The sound of caulking irons to the smell of the fiberglass : working in Michigan boatyards, 1870-2000
Scott Peters, Michigan historian and author of "Making waves : Michigan's boat-building industry, 1865-2000," delivers a talk entitled, "The sound of caulking irons to the smell of the fiberglass : working in Michigan boatyards, 1870-2000". Peters discusses the art of boat building from Native American canoes to modern-day war vessels and finally focuses on boating in Michigan and the different types of boats used in the state for sport and commerce. Peters answers questions from the audience. He is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
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- In Collections
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G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Copyright Status
- In Copyright
- Date Published
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2017-04-21
- Speakers
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Peters, Scott M.
- Hosts
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Beck, John, 1954-
- Recordist
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Vincent Voice Library
- Sponsors
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Michigan State University. School of Human Resources and Labor Relations
Michigan State University. Museum
- Material Type
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Sound recordings
- Language
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English
- Extent
- 01:11:54
- Venue Note
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Recorded 2017 April 21
- Holding Institution
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Vincent Voice Library
- Call Number
- Voice 39633
- Catalog Record
- http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b12223989
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