G. Robert Vincent Voice Library
Lansing Auto Town Gallery

167 Interviews in The Complete Lansing Auto Town Collection:

Aleada Lynette Daniels, an African American General Motor's nurse, talks about her experiences at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-08-24

Alex Hernandez, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-03-08

Allen Van De Vusse, Louise and John Dean talk about their time at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-06-14

Amer H. Brooks discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-24

Andy Palermino discusses his career in General Motors and specifically the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-05

Antique automobile restoration expert Dan Shafarman talks about his interest in REO motor cars and the history of automobile industry
2004-05-13

Aristides (Art) Arvanites owns Harry's Bar on Verlinden Street across from the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-03-29

Art Luna, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW Local 602 President at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-08-11

Arthur Frahm discusses his career as a bookkeeper and purchasing agent at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-02-10

Atanacio (Nacho) Trigo Jr., and Preciliano (Chano) Anguiano, both Hispanic Americans, discuss their careers at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-31

Barbara Rossi discusses her career as a GM salaried executive assistant at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-07

Betty McNary discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-09-01

Beverly McKelvey, an African American, discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-15

Bill Myers discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-06-24

Bob Rennells discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI
2005-10-11

Bud Williams, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-25

C. Richard (Dick) Bennett discusses his career as a production worker, UAW committeeman and Local 602 Bargaining Chair at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-03-14

Calvin Sturdivant, an African American, discusses his 40 year career as a UAW production and skilled trades worker at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-13

Carla Gates discusses her career as a skilled trades electrician and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-13

Clayton Stevens discusses his career and experiences at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI as a contracted Heating and Air-conditioning worker and as Commander of VFW Post 6132 near Fisher Body
2006-02-20

Connie Swander discusses her career as a production worker, skilled trades electrician, and UAW Local 602 financial secretary at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-08-31

Craig Johnson, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-04-06

Dave Dickhaut discusses his career as a production worker and UAW industrial hygiene technician for Local 602 at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-08-24

David Karkau discusses his career as a skilled trades pipefitter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-17

David L. Brown discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-03

David Wayne Kallweit discusses his career as the UAW Local 602 union hall maintenance and custodial employee and OPEIU Local 42 member
2006-05-10

Debra Burpee discusses her career as a UAW production worker and material handler at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-23

Denny and Maggie Cox discuss their involvement in labor union activities
2006-01-23

Derrick Quinney, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-13

Diana Valenta discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-03

Diane Archer discusses her career as a skilled trades woman and maintenance supervisor at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-10

Dick Trierweiler discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-05-04

Don Davis discusses his career in General Motors and specifically as a maintenance manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-19

Dona Jean Graham-Gillespie discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-06

Donald and Doreen Brown discuss their careers as production workers and UAW members at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-14

Donald Perry discusses his career as a production worker, booth cleaner, maintenance oiler, and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI
2006-01-27

Doreen Howard discusses her career as a production worker and UAW Suggestions Plan assistant at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-22

Doris Dow discusses her career as a secretary at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-02-19

Doris Faustman discusses her three periods of employment at REO Motor Car Company
1992-06-23

Dorothy Stevens discusses her pioneering career as a production worker and member of the UAW Bargaining Committee at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-01-06

Doug Gross discusses his career as a production worker and UAW EAP advisor at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-17

Doug Rademacher discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-15

Doug Sleep discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-06-22

Dusit (Du) Kriengsak-Obhas, a Thai American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-22

Earl Nicholson Sr., an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-16

Edna Ramont discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-10-06

Edward Lazarus discusses his career as a production worker, quality control shipping clerk, and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-11

Edward Rankin discusses his career as an inventory clerk, manager, and sales representative at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-01-28

Eileen Nortman discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company
1993-01-28

Eldridge Cook, African-American GM Manager, discusses his career at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-10

Ena Malin discusses her career at the Olds mansion on Main Street in Lansing, MI
2004-06-26

Ernest James Zubkus discusses his career in General Motors and as the Plant Manager of the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-19

Fonnie Price, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker, skilled trades millwright, then GM maintenance manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-01

Frances Barnhart discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company
1993-03-09

Frank Dryer discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-09-13

Garry Bernath discusses his career as a production worker, union activist, member of the bargaining committee, and UAW Local 602 President at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-03-07

Gayle Gooslin discusses her career as the UAW Local 602 secretary and bookkeeper
2006-03-09

George Nelson discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-26

Gerald (Jerry) Taylor discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-26

Glen Green discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-01-23

Gus Caliacatsos, a Greek immigrant, discusses his life in Greece, his days in Fisher Body plant, Lansing, MI, and his career after leaving the automobile industry
2006-02-22

Harold E. Brown, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-09-13

Harold Janetzke and Eileen Janetzke discuss their career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-02-26

Hattie Greene, an African American, discusses her 40-year career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-16

Herbert Heinz discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1993-03-16

Hilda Smith discusses her career at the REO Motor Car Company
1992-02-12

Jack Down discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-02-18

James (Jimmy) Howlett, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-10

James Cataline talks about his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-05-06

Jerry Morse briefly discusses his career as a UAW skilled trades electrician and GM maintenance supervisor at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI
2005-08-24

Jody Frasher discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-04-28

John (JD) Dewitt, contract Conveyor Engineer working for Planet Corp., discusses his career and his experiences at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-02

John (JR) Rosendahl discusses his 40-plus year career as a production worker and a GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-09

John Bowles discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-06-09

John Couthen, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-31

Johnny L. Anthony, an African American, discusses his career as a skilled trades millwright and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-09-14

Jose (Joe) Rodriguez, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-24

Joseph Abraham discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-06-09

Karel (Frizz) Taborsky discusses his career as a UAW skilled trades electrician and a GM maintenance manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-13

Karen Dunckel discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-13

Ken Slate discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades electrician and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-10

Kevin E. Beard discusses his career as a production worker, union activist, and UAW Joint Training Representative at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-11

Kirk (Shorty) Alexander discusses his career at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-09-16

Kirk Harris discusses his career as a skilled trades toolmaker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-11

Larry Otis talks about his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-05-11

Layton Aves discusses his career as a production worker and UAW organizer at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1995-08-08

Lee Richardson III, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-17

Leslie Mitchell talks about his experience with REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-05-05

Linda Johnson discusses her career as a production worker, newsletter editor and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI
2005-11-23

Linda Maxon discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-06-25

Lloyd Service discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-01

Lloyd Wolever discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades tinner and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-02

Louis Garcia discusses his career as frontline worker and manager at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-01-28

Lue (Loo) Sudduth, an African American, discusses his 35-year career as a UAW production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-07

Lyle Birchman discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-15

Lyle McFadden, an African American, discusses his 40-year career as a UAW production worker and plant security officer at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-26

Mabel McQueen discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-06-16

Marilyn and Calvin Chamberlain discuss their career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-06-11

Marilyn Coulter, an African American, discusses her career as a production worker and union activist at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-22

Marilyn Poland discusses her career as the Secretary to the President and Bargaining Chair of UAW Local 602
2006-01-05

Marilyn Shadduck discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-06-08

Marjorie Koehler discusses her career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-06-16

Mark Groce discusses his career as a production and material handling worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-15

Mark Kirkey discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades toolmaker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-14

Mark Van Epps discusses his career as a skilled trades toolmaker and UAW Training Representative at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-07-24

Mark Warner discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI
2005-12-21

Marlene Hester discusses her career as a production worker, material handler and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-16

Marlene Stavros discusses her career as a production worker, skilled trades tool repair person and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-04-27

Marsha Dollarhite discusses her career as a plant security officer at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-12

Marta M Bobillo discusses her career as a production worker at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-09

Marvin Grinstern discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-12-03

Michael Bennett discusses his career as a production worker, alternate committeeman and UAW Local 602 Vice President at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing MI
2005-09-14

Michael Huerta, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-17

Michael L. Bokovoy discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-27

Michelle Baulch discusses her experiences as a contract occupational therapist at the Fisher Body medical in Lansing, MI
2005-10-06

Mickey Casteel discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-14

Mikel Lienhart discusses his career as a skilled trades painter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-04

Mildred Alspaugh discusses her life as a family member of employees of REO Motor Car Company
1992-02-25

Milton Vann, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-06

Monte Jackson, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-21

Noel Johnson discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-10-13

Norm Grimwood discusses her parents' experiences working at REO Motor Car Company and her career in automobile industry
1992-03-26

Ora Calhoun, an African American, discusses her career as a UAW production worker and GM production supervisor at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-05

Otto Aves discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1993-01-04

Quirino (Sal) Salazar, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-07

Randal Taylor discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades millwright and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-05

Randy Thayer discusses his career in General Motors and the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI as assistant plant manager
2006-06-29

Raymond Fuller discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond Reo Trucks, Inc., in Lansing, MI
1992-03-19

Renida (R.T.) Taylor discusses her career as a production worker and member of the UAW Bargaining Committee at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-06

Richard "Dick" Budd discusses his career as a GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-31

Richard (Dick) Sanborn discusses his career as a production worker and UAW Local 602 President at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-04-25

Richard Hegmon, an African American, discusses his memories as a resident of the Fisher Body neighborhood
2006-03-22

Robert Fell discusses his career as a production worker and UAW Safety Representative at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-08-16

Roberta Cannon, an African American, discusses her career as a production worker at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-19

Rosalind Wright, an African American, discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-02

Rudolfo (Rudy) Reyes, a Hispanic American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-08-11

Russel Dahlstrom discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-03

Russell and Eva Alberts discuss their career at REO Motor Car Company
1992-04-16

Rusty Zeigler discusses his career as a production worker, UAW committeeman and member of the Bargaining Committee at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-02

Sally Grubaugh discusses her career as a production worker and UAW Ergonomics Representative at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-06

Sam Fountain discusses his career as a skilled trades millwright and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-02-02

Sam McGhee, an African American, discusses his career as UAW production worker and plant security officer at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-12

Samuel Warren, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-09

Sandra Dragoo discusses her career at Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-05-27

Scott Pennington discusses the work of MATRIX about the United Auto Workers Local 602/General Motors Oral History Project
2005-10-21

Sharon Decker, contract occupational and physical therapist at Fisher Body medical, talks about her experiences in the factory
2005-10-06

Shelton Tyson, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-21

Shirley Sanborn discusses her career as a GM salaried secretary at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-07

Steve Pettinger discusses his career as a skilled trades electrician and member of the UAW/GM Safety Lockout Team at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-14

Sue Ellen Houghtalling Brown discusses her's father's career at the REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc., and her life in a REO family
1993-03-02

The Fisher Body Old Crates, a group of women who retired from salaried clerical jobs at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI, offer a female perspective of work in the factory during careers spanning five decades
2006-01-12

Theresa Frasher discusses her career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-03-16

Thomas Morefield talks about his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
2004-05-11

Thomas Pizzo discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-31

Timothy L. Berry discusses his career as a UAW production worker and sanitation booth cleaner at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-07

Tom Carrigan discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades pipe fitter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-11-10

UAW members and workers at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI, talk about their times in Fisher
2005-08-27

Vernon Cook discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-02-05

Victor Voisinet discusses his career as a production and material handling worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-12

Vivern Haight discusses his career at the REO Clubhouse
1993-02-04

Walter Bennefield, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and GM production manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-01

Wayne Nunheimer discusses his career at REO Motor Car Company and Diamond REO Trucks, Inc.
1992-06-18

Wendell "Rocky" Wright discusses his career as a production worker and GM manager at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-05-02

William Almy discusses his career as a skilled trades toolmaker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-11

William Klein discusses his career as a production worker, skilled trades pipefitter and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-10-17

Willie Campbell, an African American, discusses his career as a UAW production worker and skilled trades millwright at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2006-01-30

Willie Fuller, an African American, discusses his career as a production worker and UAW member at the Fisher Body plant in Lansing, MI
2005-12-14