In 2008, Minnesota's voters passed the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution: to protect drinking water sources; to protect, enhance, and restore wetlands, prairies, forests, and fish, game, and wildlife habitat; to preserve arts and cultural heritage; to support parks and trails; and to protect, enhance, and restore lakes, rivers, streams, and groundwater.
Efforts to digitize this initial assortment of thousands of historical audio material was made possible through the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. A wide range of Minnesota subject matter is represented within this collection.
October 7, 1974 -
October 7, 1974 -
October 7, 1974 -
October 7, 1974 -
October 8, 1974 -
October 9, 1974 - U.S. Senator Eugene McCarthy reacts to speech by President Gerald Ford in his own short speech on office of U.S. presidency and American democracy.
October 9, 1974 -
October 9, 1974 -
October 16, 1974 - "Projected Images" was an exhibition held at Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, showcasing works by six artists who used film making, audio and video techniques in their art. Connie Goldman spent some time with artist Robert Whitman, where he gave insight into his work at exhibition.
October 17, 1974 - Seminar at Hamline University on Peace Corps in Latin America. Panel consists of Geoffrey Barnard, Jan Fiola, Tom Sinks, Mary Dalbottom, Doris Vincent, and Frederick Gridley. These former volunteers tried to evaluate the Peace Corps as an instrument of U.S. foreign policy and an instrument of social change.