A poster that was produced and distributed by proponents of Proposal B on the 1972 Michigan Ballot. The Proposal would legally permit licensed physicians to perform abortions.
Aftermath of the Wallace Brothers Circus train wreck on the Grand Trunk Railroad . Two images - one of the impact of the crash and one of mass graves being dug.
Biographical information from the Warren Petoskey Papers Collection. This is the first page, accounting for his experience growing up in rural Michigan, dealing with racism and parental abuse. Petoskey connects the abuse with his father's and grandfather's attendance at Indian Boarding Schools.
In 1983, recent graduate Benjamin Linder moved from his home in Portland, Oregon to Nicaragua in order to support the new, left wing Sandinista regime. Four years later, while helping to construct a hydroelectric dam, he was murdered US backed Contra rebels. The incident, along with news of further atrocities committed by the Contras and others, grew into a scandal for the Reagan administration and opened a dialogue about the extent to which the US government was responsible for acts committed by organizations it supported. In commemoration of his life, the ICC voted to name the then recently acquired house on 711 E. Catherine Street after him.
Painting by Elvira Hutchings, wife of James Hutchings. The Hutchings owned and operated one of the earliest hotels to welcome and guide tourists through Yosemite. In addition to running the day-to-day operations of the hotel, Elvira studied painting, music, and botany. ("Hutchings," NPS.gov)
Watermelon Aqua Fresca
1/4 c. ginger root, slices and peeled
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. lime juice
1/2 c. water
4 c. watermelon, peeled and cubed
Fresh mint sprigs (for garnish)
In a small bowl, combine ginger, sugar, lime juice and water. Bring to a boil and simmer until reduced by half. Allow to cool and strain. In the bowl of blender; combine watermelon cubes and reduced, strained ginger syrup. Blend until smooth but with a little texture still evident. Serve in chilled glasses with a spring of fresh mint, if desired.
Note: Luscious, light and lively; delicious at any time of the day or night! Try it with other ripe melons such as honeydew or cantaloupe! Kathy and Lizzie have had a long and happy association with the School of Public Health. Kathy is a graduate from their masters program in nutrition science and Lizzie's husband, Brian received his MPH in the 60's and later returned to become a professor in Dental Public Health. Together Kathy & Lizzie enjoy working with Theresa Han Markey to help future dieticians learn the art of making delicious, nutritious food.
A mural in the Michigan Cooperative House dining room, the imagery contains images of labor, celebration, both Michigan and Minnies houses, scenery of nature and surreal imagery.
A close-up shot of the poem contained within the mural entitled We Work, We Play by Matt Wimsatt
Text:
"We Work, We Play
The unsuspecting child whose life was improved by the knowledge of others.
As we work and as we play, the renewal of the cooperative spirit is driven by the energy of each and every one of us.
The fruit of our labor enriches the soil of the movement, filling the splendid fields with revelers and their ripe offerings.
From mother earth comes our stamina and wisdom, allowing us to leap forward and change the world from day to day.
Matt Wimsatt"
A flier produced by the West Michigan Environmental Council advertising a public hearing about H.B. 3055. It encourages readers to come to the hearing, share the news, and submit messages of support. It also explains the bill and gives examples of other organization that support it.
The lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender student services on Western Michigan University's campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan is both a library and resource center for students. This library is also a space to go to for information on on- and off-campus housing, campus policies, academic resources, counseling help, ally guides, and name change support. It also acts as a lounge for assorted media and entertainment and LGBT-related news materials. This space is open to everyone, especially LGBT-identifying students and can be found in the LGBT student services office space in the Adriam Trimpe Multicultural Center on 2466 Ring Road S, Kalamazoo, MI 49006 (main campus's address is 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI). Materials can be checked out with an appropriate student ID, or a "bronco card." Non-students and non-faculty are also welcome to visit during open visiting hours, which are 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday.
A telegram sent to Ann Arbor City Council member Eunice Burns regarding the importance of the Council's efforts to make fair housing a reality in Ann Arbor in light of the Birmingham 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, which took the lives of four African-American children.
