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- Edward Rankin recalls his career as an inventory clerk, manager, and sales representative at REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc, in Lansing, MI, between 1947 and 1973. Rankin talks about his youth and being hired at REO, and speaks nostalgically about REO social life, worker sports teams and the beautiful Olds family pipe organ featured at the REO Clubhouse. He also describes sales trips to Iraq and Lebanon on behalf of REO, the intricacies of foreign markets and general market pressures in the truck business. Interviewers are Shirley Bradley and Lisa Fine. Recorded as part of the REO Memories oral history project.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-01-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "The lawmakers" Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews state Rep. Edward Hutchinson of Glenville, MI and Rep. Glenn Robinson of South Haven, MI. The two representatives discuss a variety of measures in various stages of making their way through the state legislature, including the governor's new tax plan, a reorganization of the Executive Branch of Michigan, the possibility of Michigan branding on fruit and vegetables, as well as a recent measure regulating oleomargarine sales.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor of Music Harlan Jennings delivers a talk at the MSU Main Library entitled, "Jenny Lind and P.T. Barnum come to St. Louis, March 1851". Jennings explains the astounding popularity of Jenny Lind, the "Swedish nightingale", how Barnum marketed her talent and made her the most popular entertainer of her time. He also describes her triumphant tour of the U.S. in 1851 and especially her performances in St. Louis, MO, which set attendance records. Concludes with a question and answer session. MSU Music Librarian Mary Black Junttonen introduces Jennings. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1912 Packard 6 on prairie road, three male passengers, sign on back of car reads "Packard 6 Johnstown, Pa. to Jackson Hole, Wyo.," handmade, wooden road sign reads "Road to Diamond Peak and Boulder Ridge, Laramie River, North Park, Road to Laramie." Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 48-horsepower, 133-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car, fitted with standard top, Packard storm-tilt windshield, rear mounted carrier for two additional spare tires, promotional trip: Johnstown, Pa. to Jackson Hole, Wyo.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor of Music Harlan Jennings delivers a talk at the MSU Main Library entitled, "Jenny Lind and P.T. Barnum come to St. Louis, March 1851". Jennings explains the astounding popularity of Jenny Lind, the "Swedish nightingale", how Barnum marketed her talent and made her the most popular entertainer of her time. He also describes her triumphant tour of the U.S. in 1851 and especially her performances in St. Louis, MO, which set attendance records. Concludes with a question and answer session. MSU Music Librarian Mary Black Junttonen introduces Jennings. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-10-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Edward Rankin recalls his career as an inventory clerk, manager, and sales representative at REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc, in Lansing, MI, between 1947 and 1973. Rankin talks about his youth and being hired at REO, and speaks nostalgically about REO social life, worker sports teams and the beautiful Olds family pipe organ featured at the REO Clubhouse. He also describes sales trips to Iraq and Lebanon on behalf of REO, the intricacies of foreign markets and general market pressures in the truck business. Interviewers are Shirley Bradley and Lisa Fine. Recorded as part of the REO Memories oral history project.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-01-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "The lawmakers" Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews state Rep. Edward Hutchinson of Glenville, MI and Rep. Glenn Robinson of South Haven, MI. The two representatives discuss a variety of measures in various stages of making their way through the state legislature, including the governor's new tax plan, a reorganization of the Executive Branch of Michigan, the possibility of Michigan branding on fruit and vegetables, as well as a recent measure regulating oleomargarine sales.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- 8x10 black and white Packard Co. file photograph of a 1912 Packard 6 on prairie road, three male passengers, sign on back of car reads "Packard 6 Johnstown, Pa. to Jackson Hole, Wyo.," handmade, wooden road sign reads "Road to Diamond Peak and Boulder Ridge, Laramie River, North Park, Road to Laramie." Inscribed on photo back: 6-cylinder, 48-horsepower, 133-inch wheelbase, 7-person touring car, fitted with standard top, Packard storm-tilt windshield, rear mounted carrier for two additional spare tires, promotional trip: Johnstown, Pa. to Jackson Hole, Wyo.
- Notes:
- The original materials from this collection are located in the Special Collections at the Detroit Public Library. Additional items that were not digitized may also be available. and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original cataloging by the Detroit Public Library
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Public Library and Wayne State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- Changing Face of the Auto Industry