Materials created/edited/published by Archive team as an assigned project during remote work period in 2020
June 6, 1974 - MPR’s Conie Goldman reports on The Coalition of Labor Union Women (CLUW), which recently organized to promote equity for women in the workplace. At their first conference, 58 unions of rank and file female workers participated.
June 10, 1974 - Kathy Garvey, a 5th grade teacher from Anoka, asked her 11-year-old students to write down their concept of the role of women. Garvey shares some of the responses and the stereotypes reflected, even at a young age.
June 14, 1974 - On this program of Perspectives, MPR’s Connie Goldman profiles Studs Terkel, radio show host and author, on his speech at the Minnesota Press Club.
June 14, 1974 - MPR’s Dulcie Lawrence reports on Gloria Steinem speaking at the Loring Park celebration of local women’s caucus.
July 11, 1974 - MPR’s Connie Goldman has a conversation with Ted Hall about small town weekly, “The Rainy Lake Chronicle.” Hall reflects on his career in journalism, writing, and publishing.
July 12, 1974 - Dr. Margaret and Norman Silberberg, co-authors of the book Who Speaks For The Child, provide viewpoints of overemphasis on reading in school curriculum and resultant problems.
July 15, 1974 - An interview with Stanley Kiesel, Minneapolis Public Schools' Poet-in-Residence, about inspiring children and introducing them to poetry.
August 4, 1974 - MPR’s Steve Monroe reports on Poetry Out Loud caravan in Minnesota. Caroline Vogel and poets from around the state speak to the strength of the poetry communities in Minnesota.
August 4, 1974 - On this Forum program, a broadcast of Millard Gieske speech on third party politics in Minnesota. Gieske explains what causes third parties and why they die.
August 24, 1974 - A roundtable discussion sponsored by DFL Feminist Caucus on prostitution and local ordinances.