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- Israeli photographer Natan Dvir delivers a talk entitled "Getting Closer: Understanding the 'Other.'" Dvir talks about using photography as a means to explore the power of religious and political beliefs. Dvir describes his project entitled "Eighteen" as an "artistic point of contact serving as an invitation to get closer..." Dvir describes the situations in which his photos were captured and what they portray. He explains how he achieved a unique access to Palestinian communities and succeeded in breaking down some barriers. Dvir answers questions from the audience. MSU Librarian Deborah J. Margolis convenes the event. MSU Professor of Journalism Howard Bossen introduces Dvir. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gladys Welch says she joined the U.S. Army Nurse Corps because two of her brothers were in the military and she felt she also needed to serve and that she actually served two "hitches" in the Army. She was first stationed in Iran from 1943 to 1946, during World War II and later reenlisted for service in Europe from 1946 to 1958. Welch recalls the heat in Iran and visiting the Holy Land while on leave and traveling extensively throughout Europe. She says that she did not initially plan on an Army career, but found adjusting to military life to be easy decided to reenlist and serve to retirement. Welch also says that after her discharge, she returned to private nursing and taught psychiatric nursing at Mercy Hospital. Welch is interviewed by Marjorie Brown.
- Date Issued:
- 1986-03-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Women's Overseas Service League Oral History Project