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- Description:
- In this installment of "Memo from movieland," the hosts discuss movies showing at theaters around Kalamazoo and news stories from Hollywood. Movies discussed include, "Colorado Territory," "Edward my son," "Undercover man," "Leave it to Henry," "Arson incorporate," "Lure of the Barbary Coast," and "Frankenstein's monster." The hosts also share news about the upcoming films "Sugarfoot" and "Champagne for Caesar."
- Date Issued:
- 1949-08-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Laura Fair, professor of History at Michigan State University, presents a discussion entitled, "Local Stars of the Big Screen: Working Life in Tanzanian Movie Houses." Fair discusses the background and history of the development of the film industry in Tanzania. She focuses her history by exploring how films connected the people in Tanzania, the differences between Tanzanian films and American films, what types of films were the most popular, and the working conditions in movie houses. Fair answers questions from the audience. She is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held in the MSU Museum auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Memos from Movieland," the hosts discuss movies showing at theaters around Kalamazoo and various news stories from Hollywood. The hosts describe the films "Undercover man," "Leave it to Henry," "Colorado Territory", and "The great Gatsby." They also briefly mention news about Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Betty Field, and the motion picture "United State mail."
- Date Issued:
- 1949-08-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- At right is the end of the Gladmer Theatre at 233 North Washington Avenue. Moving left, in the same building, Randall's Health Foods is at 231. Continuing south, Silver Lead Paint at 229, Western Auto Supply at 225, Emery-Pratt office equipment at 223, Epicure Tea Shop at 221, MacLaughlin Music at 219, National China at 213, and Firestone Tires at 211. The block ends with the Tussing building at West Ottawa Street, home of the Palms Theatre at 209 and the College Drugstore at 201. Buildings seen to the south include the Bank of Lansing at 101 North Washington Avenue, Prudden building on South Washington and West Michigan Avenue, and the Michigan National Tower at West Allegan Street and South Capitol Avenue. City Planning Division staff annotated the photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- On the west side of North Washington Avenue, northwest corner at West Ottawa Street. College Drugs was at 201 and the Downtown Art Theater was at 211. The view is to the northwest from across East Ottawa Street. City Planning Division staff notations are seen on the print.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 204 Washington Avenue North. Theatre for sale at time of photo. Note: photo print trimmed to outline of automobile and theater building.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 215 Washington Avenue South. "Damn Yankees" was released in 1958.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Was originally Mead's Hall. The portion on the right, marked vacant, 118 North Washington Avenue, was occupied by the Garden Theater after its days as Mead's Hall. Mac's Cigars and Tobacco was at 120 North Washington Avenue. City Planning Division staff notations are on the photo. One of two variants.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- Located at 204 Washington Avenue North. Theatre for sale at time of photo.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
- Description:
- The view is from River Street to the northwest into the intersection. The American Bank and Trust office on East Washtenaw Street was at that location for only a brief period. Hal Clark Tailors is also on the 100 block of East Washtenaw Street. The large building to the right is the auditorium portion of the Michigan Theatre on South Washington Avenue. The Michigan National Tower is prominent in the background.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Lansing City Planning Division Photographs
