July 14, 1990 -
July 14, 1990 -
July 14, 1990 -
July 16, 1990 - American anthropologist and author Jack Weatherford describes his book Indian Givers: How the Indians of the Americas Transformed the World.
July 16, 1990 -
July 17, 1990 - Dries van Agt, European Community ambassador to the United States, speaking at Minnesota Meeting. Van Agt’s address was titled "Economic Superpowers: European Community, Japanese and U.S. Relations in the '90s." He talked on the political situations within former Eastern-European communist countries. After speech, van Agt’s answered audience questions. Minnesota Meeting is a non-profit corporation which hosts a wide range of public speakers. It is managed by the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota.
July 17, 1990 - MPR’s Kitty Eisele profiles local writer Patricia Hampl, who has been awarded the MacArthur Award Fellowship. It is the latest honor bestowed on the author of numerous well-regarded works, including A Romantic Education and Spillville.
July 17, 1990 -
July 18, 1990 - Gloria Steinem, editorial consultant and writer for Ms. magazine, giving keynote address for the anniversary celebration of CHART/WEDCO, a non-profit organization that provides career development and business consulting for women. Celebration was held in Minneapolis. Steinem co-founded the national feminist monthly Ms. Magazine, in 1972. She is the author of the book, "The Bedside Book of Self-Esteem."
July 18, 1990 - MPR’s Beth Friend reports on playwright August Wilson’s departure from St. Paul to Seattle, Washington. Friend interviews Wilson about his writing experience while living in Minnesota.