Digitization made possible by the State of Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, approved by voters in 2008.
April 1, 1975 - Leonard Woodcock, United Auto Workers president, speaking before the closing session of the Minnesota Social Service Association's 82nd Annual Welfare Conference in Minneapolis. Woodcock’s address was on the topic "Economic Realities and Human Needs."
April 1, 1975 - Helen Gilbert, masters in folklore and professor at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, speaking before the Spring Area Women's Conference at the Germain Hotel in St. Cloud. The title of the speech was "Women in Mythology."
April 21, 1975 - MPR’s Connie Goldman talks with artist Claes Oldenburg about his art and art show at the Walker Art Center. Goldman is fascinated by a giant eraser.
May 22, 1975 - Judge Lisa Richette, author of "The Throwaway Children", speaking on children's rights at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.
May 24, 1975 - In this MPR Special, State Capitol reporter Dulcie Lawrence summarizes some of the highlights of the session, with commentary and taped excerpts from floor sessions, committee meetings, and interviews.
May 29, 1975 - Dr. William Nolan, Litchfield surgeon and author of several books including "The Making of a Surgeon," speaking on the importance of good doctor-patient communication.
May 29, 1975 - Don Kendall, Chairman of Pepsi Cola, one of the first firms to become involved with trade between the U.S. and Russia, talks about detente and trade with the communists.
May 30, 1975 - Hubert Humphrey at St. John's 1975 commencement, speaking optimistically on the future of the United States.
June 2, 1975 - Harrison Salisbury, journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, speaking at the Midwest Working Journalists Forum on the University of Minnesota campus.
June 12, 1975 - John R. Silber, president of Boston University, addressing the 50th graduating class at the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth.