This collection encompasses 50-plus years of interviews, readings, speeches, and reports on the vibrant literary scene in Minnesota. Not only home to giants F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis, our state has an array of incredible contemporary poets, novelists, and playwrights. Their words make up majority of this collection.
Repeatedly being named the “Most Literate City in the United States,” the Twin Cities has played host to numerous visiting national writers via book tours, festivals, and lectures. Many recordings of these are also included.
This project was funded by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.
November 20, 1996 - MPR’s Mary Stucky reports on local poetry book "The Palm of My Heart," which collects vivid poetry by African American children who live in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
November 24, 1996 - Managed health care is capturing headlines these days. Some say this type of health coverage is a blessing---others say it's a bit of a curse. Commentator Gary Eustice is a social worker from Hibbing. He has first-hand knowledge of trying to work within the confines of today's managed care system.
November 25, 1996 - An interview with Diane Glancy as part of the Voices of Minnesota series, part two of four (part one is a reading).
November 25, 1996 - A reading by Diane Glancy as part of the Voices of Minnesota series, part one of four.
November 25, 1996 - An interview with Diane Glancy as part of the Voices of Minnesota series, part three of four (part one is a reading).
November 25, 1996 - An interview with Diane Glancy as part of the Voices of Minnesota series, part four of four (part one is a reading).
November 25, 1996 - Hour 2 of Midmorning features Voices of Minnesota; a conversation with Macalester College professor Diane Glancy whose Cherokee ancestors walked the infamous Trail of Tears. In her new book, Pushing the Bear, Glancy tells the story of the forced march. The United States is the only nation opposing a new term for United Nations secretary general Boutros Boutros Ghali. We'll discuss the current state of U.S./U.N. relations with Alvin Adams, the new president of the United Nations Association, the country's largest foreign policy organization.
November 25, 1996 - Midday presents a Westminster Town Hall Forum with former St. Paul resident Gordon Parks. The writer, photographer, and artist address is titled A Life of Art. Parks recalls his family, time in St. Paul, and his art. Following the speech, Parks answers audience questions.
November 27, 1996 -
November 27, 1996 - MPR’s Leif Enger interviews Mary McGowan, owner of Trocano’s restaurant, about opening the doors to local community for Thanksgiving.