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- Johnson describes the early years of the college, which featured rugged schedules and low pay for faculty, the freedom to create programs and be innovative, and team building with hospitals around the state of Michigan. Johnson also describes how John Hannah, former president of the university, started the medical school at MSU in the face of pressure to place a school in Grand Rapids, his own fears for the future of the college if it becomes too closely identified with West Michigan and his belief that it would be best for the college to stay based in East Lansing with working partners around the state.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-06-24T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Irish leader Eamonn De Valera gives a St. Patrick's Day message and says, "A cruel war and a more cruel peace has shattered the [generous] of soul."
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Dorothy Doyle recalls her service in the United States Army Nurse Corps. Doyle says that she enlisted in the Army in 1942 after spending ten years in civilian nursing and talks about basic training and her duty stations in the U.S. and later in New Hebrides, New Caledonia, New Zealand and a stint in Saipan after the battle of Iwo Jima. She also talks about the complicated social dynamics in the army, racism, and the trials of nursing in field hospitals. Doyle is interviewed by Kathryn Cavanaugh.
- Date Issued:
- 2002-07-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Floyd Loew, waiter and strike organizer, describes an altercation between the Waiters and Waitresses Union and members of the German American Bund when they tried to hire waitresses without going through the union. Loew also talks about how the union organized the hotels and convention halls in Detroit, strikes, sit-downs, and other labor actions, and integrating the union and organizing Black waiters and cooks as a way to prevent them from being used as scabs.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama speaks at the bicameral celebration of Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday in the U.S. Capitol. President Obama illustrates the construction of the U.S. Capital building during the war and Lincoln's response, believing progress must be made even during crisis. Obama discusses Lincoln's refusal to punish Confederate soldiers at the end of the Civil War so the nation could heal.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-02-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1977-02-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama speaks on the resurgence of the American auto industry at the United Auto Workers Annual Conference in Washington D.C. Obama talks about the success of the auto industry, which is creating jobs and making profits after nearly collapsing in 2008 and 2009. He talks about the values of hard work, education, and being frugal, touts the new fuel economy requirements and promises to make sure that foreign trade is fair, "because America always wins with the playing field is level."
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1946-09-30T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1969-01-14T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Kennedy defends his administration.
- Date Issued:
- 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Patrick Dixon, delivers a talk entitled "Negotiating taste: consumers and workers in the changing poultry industry, 1970-1990." Dixon looks at competition in the fast food industry and how rising beef prices forced companies to add more chicken dishes to their menus. Dixon correlates this change in restaurant menus to changes in the chicken processing industry and discusses the impact of those changes on workers in that industry. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by John P. Beck, professor, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Held in the MSU Museum Auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-04-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Joseph Biden delivers the Democrats' response to the President's drug war proposal, with a six point proposal, saying by way of preamble that twenty years of executive failure and 1 cent on the dollar financing won't do the job.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-09-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- William Proxmire suggests to the Democratic platform committee that it come out strongly for the two bills, which would cut down on corporate bribery and white collar crime through mandatory disclosure legislation. Broadcast on NPR May 21, 1976.
- Date Issued:
- 1976-05-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Music and tap dancing by Bill Robinson.
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Rockefeller also comments on Ford, Callaway, Reagan, and the primary election system with Connie Chung, Bruce Morton, and Hughes Rudd.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-12-18T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Roosevelt speaks on measures to strengthen the United States' national defense; asks for funds for general preparedness.
- Date Issued:
- 1940-05-16T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- A German advertisement for the Edison phonograph. The recording is believed to have been made in 1888 with Len Spencer speaking. This recording comes from an Edison two-minute wax special advertising record issued in 1906, which was provided to dealers as a demonstration record for Edison cylinder machines. The recording begins with the words "I am the Edison phonograph."
- Date Issued:
- 1888-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush addresses the nation on the situation in Iraq. He gives Iraqi President Saddam Hussein 48-hours to leave Iraq or face a U.S. led invasion. Bush cites Iraqi possession of weapons of mass destruction as the reason for taking action. He expresses disappointment that the United Nations Security Council has not lived up to its responsibilities in disarming Iraq.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Poet and novelist Laura Kasischke reads excerpts from her selected works which include "White Bird in a Blizzard", "I Love You, You Love Me", "The Baby Learns to Say Baby", "What I Hear in Your Hair", and "Do Not Leave Baby Unattended - Manufacturer's Warning." The event is convened by Marc Sheehan. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held at the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-02-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Former Michigan State University Trustee Delores M. (Dee) Cook talks about her life changing relationship with the Michigan State. She recalls her youth in Detroit, her budding singing career in local radio, coming to MSU to major in Communication Arts, campus life in the early nineteen-fifties and the atmosphere of excitement and challenge on campus. An emotional Cook reflects on her love of the University, her early married life and what brought her to run for the position of Trustee. She also discuses being recruited by John Engler to run for the board, the creation of the Wharton Center and the Broad School of Business, the duties of the trustees, hiring a university president, dealing with controversy, and the great value of university faculty. Cook is interviewed by Pauline Adams for the Michigan State University Faculty Emeriti Association Oral History Project.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-11-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in these excerpts from the second day of hearings. In response to questions from U.S. Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)and Al Franken (D-MN), Gorsuch discusses "water boarding" as torture, the concept of "originalism" and its relationship with technology and scientific advances, the rights of corporations, the "plain meaning rule", and his past opinions on judicial interpretation of administrative rules. Senator Chuck Grassley chairs the committee.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-03-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Woodrow Wilson gives a campaign speech in New York on September 24, 1912 in which he talks about the new Progressive Party, and criticizes Theodore Roosevelt and his methods of supporting the small business man.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Gerald Ford, speaking at Notre Dame University, validates the domino theory by telling of a request by Thailand that U.S. forces leave.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In honor of National Guard Day, Dr. Willis Dunbar explores the role of the National Guard in America and Michigan and outlines the benefits of joining the National Guard. Dunbar describes the kickoff of a national sixty-one-day campaign to bring the membership of the National Guard up to prescribed levels and emphasizes the need to have a trained force that can readily respond to both local and national emergencies.
- Date Issued:
- 1945-04-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In this installment of "Western Michigan at work," Dr. Willis Dunbar highlights the Emerick Company and the Rubber Stamp Company. Dr. Dunbar explains that the Emerick Company creates a unit of five power tools for the home workshop, including the drill press, lathe, grinder, sander and table saw, as well as accessories for the unit, all while focusing on keeping costs low for the consumer. Dunbar also discusses the Rubber Stamp Company, describing the stamp making process and asserting that the company fills a small but important niche in the community.
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Essayist and memoirist Robert Root, professor of English at Central Michigan University, talks about his book "Recovering Ruth" and the genealogical research research in his work and his role as both a university professor and an author. He also shares his views on creative nonfiction, Michigan as a source of inspiration, and works in progress. Root is interviewed by Stephanie Mathson of the Michigan State University Libraries for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-12-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Special NBC Today Show coverage of President Richard M. Nixon's farewell speech before the cabinet and White House staff on the day his resignation from office becomes effective. Douglas Kiker describes the scene. Nixon thanks the staff for all their service to him and the country. He reminisces about his father and mother, talks about changes, sadness, disappointments and death. Kiker describes audience reaction to the speech and describes the slow procession to the Army helicopter, as Nixon shakes hands, boards and departs. Jim Hartz hosts the Today Show.
- Date Issued:
- 1974-08-09T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Laurie Robinson, Assistant U.S Attorney General, opens the Medal of Valor award ceremony, which recognizes public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage. Robinson introduces U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder who describes some of the actions of the 14 Public Safety officers being recognized. Holder also introduces Vice President Joseph Biden who speaks about lives saved, comrades lost, and courage in the face of frightening circumstances. Bideon also promises Whitehouse support of firefighters and police. Robinson introduces the award recipients.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Survivor Mieko Fujiyama says she doesn't remember much about the Hiroshima bombing in 1945 and talks mainly about living in Brazil and her activity in the local Japanese Association.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-07-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1980-04-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Clinton announces the death by suicide of longtime friend and associate Vincent Foster, who was an attorney at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-07-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-02-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama announces the nomination of Chief Judge Merrick Garland to the U.S. Supreme Court to fill the seat left open by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia. Obama says Garland is experienced and respected by his peers and recounts Garland's education and qualifications. Obama criticizes the Senate Republican leadership who have stated they will hold no confirmation hearings on any nominee until after the Presidential election in November. Garland says the nomination is the greatest honor of his life and looks forward to the confirmation process. Held in the White House Rose Garden.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1949-06-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Award winning poet Stephen Dunn reads from his new book "Different hours" and a poem from a previously published book, as the featured speaker at the annual Michigan State University English Department Awards celebration. MSU Poet in Residence Diane Wakoski convenes the event and introduces the winners of the Jim Cash Creative Writing Awards.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-02-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Kennedy discusses the paying of New York Tribune correspondent, Karl Marx.
- Date Issued:
- 1962-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1989-10-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush talks about his tax cut proposals and the state of the economy. Bush asserts that his plan, which includes across-the-board tax cuts, will be a better plan than the Democrat's plan to provide a $300 rebate per person. Bush also argues that his plan will be better for the economy long-term. Held at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- U.S. President George W. Bush talks about his budget plan. Bush asserts that the main focus in his presidency is education reform and that his budget has a big focus on education. Bush also discusses the importance of the press in maintaining civil discourse in the country.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-04-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Walter Mondales acceptance speech at the 1980 Democratic Convention.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-08-14T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, Meeting of the Aninias Club at Punkin Center.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Cederberg says President Ford opposes any new spending and President Ford, on the occasion of swearing John Dunlop in as Secretary of Labor, reiterates his insistence on an immediate tax cut. With Roger Mudd.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Assistant Professor Marcie Ray, of the Michigan State University College of Music, delivers a presentation entitled, "'Grease' and the remasculinization of America". Ray says that the film adaptation of the musical, "Grease," is a nostalgic look at 1950s rock and roll and, a particular masculine ideal. Ray also says that the movie spoke to a large segment of Americans who felt threatened by the rise of disco and it's associations with alternative masculinity and sexuality and that the film responds to what amounted to a moral panic about the death of rock music, because that death heralded the decline of white, middle-class, heterosexual dominance. MSU Music Librarian Mary Black Junttonen introduces Ray, as part of the MSU Libraries Colloquia Series, cosponsored by Music in American Life. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-04-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Michigan Historical Museum Community Relations Director Chris Dancisak recollects sponsoring Hmong immigrants Tong Her and Mae Lou. Dancisak argues that the United States had a moral responsibility to help the Laotians who had trusted the US government. He describes how the federal government required a sponsor for each family, and discusses complications for them such as learning about refrigeration and other western conventions.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-08-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Essayist and fantasy writer Jacqueline Carey reads from her book "Godslayer," and answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Michigan State University Librarian Leslie Behm. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-11-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Poet Linda Nemec Foster reads selections from her poetry and answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Peter Berg, head of the Michigan State University Libraries' Special Collections. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-01-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Mabel McQueen talks about her career at REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc, in Lansing, MI, from 1953 to 1975. She describes her youth on the family farm, working at Motor Wheel through the war, her work as a secretary and bookkeeper, her supervisors, and her feelings about the union. McQueen says that many of her family members also worked at REO and that REO itself felt like one big family. She says that the bankruptcy was a terrible time and that it was heartbreaking watching friends and co-workers being fired and losing their pensions. The interviewers are Shirley Bradley and Lisa Fine. Recorded as part of the REO Memories oral history project.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-06-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Vess L. Ossman performs "Darkies patrol," a minstrel song, on banjo with piano accompaniment. Instrumentals only, no lyrics. Brown wax cylinder.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1977-02-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama delivers the 2012 commencement address at Barnard College in New York City. Obama praises the college and highlights a number of notable alumna. He tells the graduates, "Don’t just get involved..., fight for a seat at the head of the table." He tells the graduates to patiently and persistently pursue their goals, describes women's rights as human rights, and remembers the women who influenced his life.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama speaks at a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, held at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Obama recounts events early in the war that marked American involvement. He suggests "it is never too late to pay tribute to the men and women who answered the call of duty with courage and valor." Obama reflects on the sacrifices and continued service of Vietnam era veterans then announces that this Memorial Day begins a 13-year commemoration of the war during which the Federal government will partner with local governments, private organizations, and communities.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-05-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama describes the need to make college more affordable, before signing a memorandum outlining new executive actions to support federal student loan borrowers. Changes include reducing monthly payments of student loan debt to ten percent of an individual's income. Obama also criticizes Republicans for not fighting for students then signs the memorandum. Held at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-06-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1977-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Two men sing "Silent night." The song is interrupted by what seems to be a brief joke.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-10-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Edward Kennedy says the Shah of Iran should never have been allowed to enter the United States, and Kennedy calls for gas rationing.
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participates in a discussion entitled, "A world on the move : refugees, migrants, and immigrants". Panelists describe their research, teaching and writing efforts and explore the current situation of international refugees and immigrants and the dangers and challenges they face in leaving their home countries. They also discuss the reasons for migration around the world, the receptions immigrants often receive in coming to many countries and the economic advantages and disadvantages for countries welcoming immigration. Panelists are Anna Pegler-Gordon, James Madison College, David Thronson, College of Law, Sophia Koufopoulou, Department of Sociology, Stephanie Nawyn, Department of Sociology, and Johanna Schuster-Craig, College of Arts & Letters. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the session and moderates questions from the audience. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush talks about the current state of the U.S. economy. Bush praises the women in his life, especially his wife, and the women in his cabinet as smart and capable. Bush also discusses his tax cut plans and the importance of education. Bush is introduced by First Lady Laura Bush.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-03-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- An unidentified man rehearses his song for the United Nations. He recites the lyrics, then plays the melody on the piano, then sings with the piano melody.
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Oath is administered by Representative O'Neill; introduced by Senator Cannon.
- Date Issued:
- 1977-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Harry Truman addresses the Shriners' Convention at Soldiers Field in Chicago and speaks on U.S. aid to impoverished people and American foreign policy.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, The daily paper at Punkin Center.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-07-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama, in his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress, outlines his administration's proposed legislative efforts to provide middle class Americans with paid sick leave, a free community college education, and an improved technological infrastructure and a free and open internet. Obama also vows coordinated attacks on terrorism and foreign cyber attacks, and halting America's large contributions to global warming. Speaker of the House John Boehner introduces the President.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-01-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- WKZO Broadcasting Company is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. After briefly explaining the business side of WKZO, Dunbar interviews a number of WKZO staff people who explain the parts of the radio station they are involved with, touching on programming, writing, advertising, accounting, and engineering.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-01-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Donald Trump makes remarks to reporters about the Alabama Senate race, and says he believes the U.S. Congress should release the names of lawmakers who have settled sexual harassment claims. He defends Republican Roy Moore and says Moore's opponent Doug Jones is "soft on crime." Trump makes his comments just before boarding Marine One as the First Family departs the White House for Thanksgiving.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-11-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Biden praises their work and the sacrifice they and their families make and recognizes the 101st Airborne Air Assault crews and the Navy SEAL team that carried out the successful assault on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan on May 1, 2011. Brig. Gen. Jeffrey N. Colt, Deputy Commanding General, 101st Airborne Division introduces President Obama. Obama also pays tribute to the victims of the attacks on 9/11/2001, and reflects on progress made in Afghanistan.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama discusses new steps to support homeowners and their families and the situation in Iran. He describes the improving economy, job creation, payroll tax breaks, and the "Buffet Rule" which says CEOs should not pay a lower tax rate then their secretaries. Obama also responds to questions about Iran's nuclear program, potential intervention in Syria, protecting Israel, gas prices, oil dependency, women's issues in the presidential campaign, immigration reform, the Republican Primaries, and the upcoming NATO and G-8 meetings.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-03-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama offers condolences to the people of Oklahoma following tornadoes that struck the cities of Moore and Newcastle. He outlines federal resources being provided to the state, particularly the town of Moore. Held in the White House dining room.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Ronald Reagan gives his ninth news conference, the first in the evening hours, dealing with threats to the western hemisphere, to Western Europe, of the problems with the economy, and an opening statement concerning nuclear weapons. Reagan talks about the Federal budget and interest rates.
- Date Issued:
- 1982-03-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks on raising the minimum wage. Obama delivers remarks on the importance of raising the federal minimum wage for all workers and signs an Executive Order requiring federal contractors to pay their federally funded employees on new contracts a fair wage of at least $10.10 an hour.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-02-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- A day after releasing his fiscal year 2015 budget request, President Obama talks about the economy and minimum wage. He says it's time to raise the minimum wage because nobody who works full-time should ever have to raise a family in poverty. Held at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-03-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- John F. Kennedy calls for the removal of Russian missiles from Cuba.
- Date Issued:
- 1962-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Franklin Roosevelt asks Congress to recognize a state of war between U.S., Germany, and Italy.
- Date Issued:
- 1941-12-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, Movin' day at Punkin Center.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Retailing legend Betty Price talks about Liebermann's, the high-end luggage and gift store operated by her family in Lansing, Michigan. She says that her father gave her full control of the basement area of the store for her gift items and she discusses how she selected her inventory, how customers reacted to her contemporary offerings and how she took the time to "educate" them about the pieces she sold. Price also talks about modernist icon George Nelson who designed the 113 N. Washington Liebermann's store in 1966 and about entertaining him and other artists in her East Lansing home. Price says that throughout her career, she never felt discriminated against because of her gender.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-05-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Vice President Mike Pence speaks about Second Amendment rights and accuses the media of bias in its coverage of firearms. He also speaks about some of the recent shootings in the country and pledges that the Trump administration will do everything it can to keep schools safe. Pence also recounts the accomplishments of the Trump administration. Pence's remarks are made at the National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual convention in Dallas, TX.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-05-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Supreme Court Justice Nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee about allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford at a house party in Maryland while the two were teenagers. Kavanaugh categorically denies the allegations and asserts that any investigation will clear him and that there is an organized effort to discredit him and scuttle his nomination. He acknowledges that he attended parties while in high school but says that he never met Blasey Ford and that he never had sex until he was married. Kavanaugh also talks about his support of women and says that he has already hired a team of women law clerks in anticipation of being confirmed to the Supreme Court. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) chairs the hearing.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dave describes the duties of an industrial hygienist and being trained to perform the job. Dave talks about beginning his career at Fisher in 1967 while pursuing a degree at MSU. He tells about being selected for a series of "non-traditional" jobs. Dave shares memories about life in the factory and concludes by giving a brief description of the replica Fisher Coach that was built by employees around 1985.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-08-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1980-01-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Grand Haven historian, author, and dentist Dave Seibold has a passionate interest in community heritage. Prior to relocating to Grand Haven, Dr. Seibold served in Hawaii at a dental clinic for children. In this interview, Dr. Seibold and his wife Dottie discuss the founding of the Grand Haven Area Historical Society, which began its existence as the Tri-Cities Historical Society in 1959, and the Tri-Cities Historical Museum. Dr. Seibold explains the efforts to save the Grand Haven railroad depot from demolition for possible use as a museum and his project to write a history of northern Ottawa County to continue the work of historian Leo C. Lillie. In 1990, Dr. Seibold authored and published Coast Guard City, U.S.A: A History of the Port of Grand Haven. The Seibolds also recall how they met in their hometown of Jackson, Michigan, married, and chose Grand Haven as their home in 1955.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Elke Greifeneder, doctoral candidate at Humbolt-Universitat zu Berlin, explains how German libraries and library networks differ from the U.S. model and how digital libraries and archives impact the cultural heritage movement in Germany. A questions and answer session follows. Greifeneder is introduced by librarian Steven Sowards, associate director, Michigan State University Libraries. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-02-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Gerald R. Ford talks about his presidency, the events leading up to President Nixon's resignation, and about the Presidency of Jimmy Carter. Includes clips of President Nixon's resignation speech and President Ford's inaugural address. On "CBS News".
- Date Issued:
- 1979-08-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In his weekly address, President Obama talks about the imminent activation date for the main provisions of the Affordable Care Act and says uninsured Americans will have the chance to buy the same quality, affordable health care as everyone else. Obama also discusses a possible shut down of the government due to failure in the Republican dominated House of Representative to pass and send a budget to the Senate. He urges Congress to both pass a budget by Monday and raise the nation's debt ceiling.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-09-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University senior Ken Webster talks about growing up in Detroit, his family, his childhood, and watching his neighborhood decline. Webster says he started thinking about a career in film and graphics while still a child and that this dream led him to MSU. He describes the transition between high school and college, why he chose MSU over a commercial art school and how he thinks that choice will affect his future career. He says that ultimately, he wants to have a family and a nice home in the suburbs.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-05-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton's press conference announces human genome mapping triumph, largest budget surplus, longest economic expansion, need to make drugs affordable, bills on China trade, hate crimes, school construction; answers questions on Cuba, Israel, death penalty, Al Gore, abortion, fuel production, boy scouts, missile defense, Northern Ireland, post-Presidency plans, Korea, budget differences with Congress.
- Date Issued:
- 2000-06-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Clinton announces that he is withdrawing the nomination of Lani Guinier for assistant U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-06-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- University of Illinois graduate student Andrew Tenopir-Lundeen delivers a talk entitled "Tales From The Vault: The Special Collections Provenance Project". Tenopir-Lundeen worked on the Provenance Project while serving as an intern at Michigan State University Libraries' Special Collections unit in 2013. He defines the word "provenance" in relation to special collections and talks about using bindings, bookplates, and margin notes to help determine rarity, age and ownership of the volumes. Lundeen answers questions from the audience and is introduced by Head of Special Collections Peter Berg. Part of the MSU Libraries' Brown Bag Series held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-04-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Speaker of the U.S. House John Boehner (R-OH) announces the election of Representative Paul Ryan (R-WI) as the new Speaker of the House.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "March of sports," host Len Colby discusses news from Major League Baseball and the National Hockey League while also giving a round up on a variety of local high school and college sports. Colby talks about the Detroit Times accusing two hockey players in the NHL of betting on games in which they played, personnel changes around the MLB, the results from basketball games at the high school and college level around the region, and explains why booing is inappropriate behavior at a sporting event.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-02-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Selections from his valedictory address given at Texas A & M University, where his presidential papers will be housed. He talks about his pride in the achievements of his foreign policy. Asks his sympathetic audience to support incoming President Clinton.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-12-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Reagan announces his proposal for bilateral reduction of nuclear warheads in Europe.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-03-30T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, Si Pettingill's brooms.
- Date Issued:
- 1903-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Muskie tells of 50 presidential vetoes of social legislation for the American working and impoverished citizen.
- Date Issued:
- 1976-07-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Bill Clinton accepts his party's nomination for a second term as President, at the Democratic National Convention. He also outlines his program for the future.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-08-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In the second of two oral history interviews, Olga "Jo" Beltrame and her husband Ed Beltrame discuss their careers as union organizers for the United Packinghouse Workers Organizing Committee (later called the Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union). They talk about organizing the meat processing plants in Detroit, efforts to integrate the workforce at local restaurants, people thinking that childcare centers for workers were "socialist", organizing drives at packing plants in the South, the House Un-American Activities Committee, and management's exploitation of female workers. The Beltrames also talk about the efforts to organize Wolverine Worldwide in Michigan and the very difficult time they had. The couple says that they retired from organizing in 1974 and that unionism bettered their lives and the lives of millions of workers around the world. The Beltrames are interviewed by John Revitte, Michigan State University professor of Labor and Industrial Relations. The second of two interviews.
- Date Issued:
- 1982-12-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection