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Gerald Ford as a Young Advocate for Civil Rights
Episode 8
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
In 1934, an infamous incident of racism leading prior to a match up between the University of Michigan and Georgia Tech nearly led to future president, Gerald R. …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
The Titanic & Michigan Senator, William Alden Smith
Episode 7
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Michigan Senator, William Alden Smith from Grand Rapids was instrumental in the hearings following the 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Some ridiculed Smith for his a…
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
Harriet Quimby - Aviator, Journalist, Screenwriter
Episode 6
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Hailing from Arcadia, Michigan, Harriet Quimby was a pioneer of women's empowerment. Her occupational list of achievements included aviator, journalist, and film …
Published on 3 years, 8 months ago
John Askin, Fur Trader
Episode 5
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
John Askin came to North America with the British Army in 1758. After the British took over New France, he entered the fur trade and operated a trading post at Fo…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Michigan Recycling Efforts During WWII
Episode 4
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
During World War II, families throughout Michigan contributed to the war effort by participating in scrap drives. Metal, rubber, paper, and cooking fat were all t…
Published on 3 years, 9 months ago
Gerhard “Soapy” Williams
Episode 3
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
Gerhard Mennen “Soapy” Williams, a liberal reformer, served for 12 years as Michigan’s 41st governor, from 1949 to 1960. Born into an affluent family on February …
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
Oscoda & Au Sable Fire of 1911
Episode 2
Produced by Michigan History Magazine
In July of 1911, the neighboring Michigan cities of Oscoda and AuSable burned to the ground in what has been called the "most devastating fire in the history of M…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago
La Framboise
Episode 1
Produced by Michigan History
La Framboise was one of the most successful fur traders in Michigan, while it was still considered the Northwest Territory. At that time, fur trading was a difficult, dang…
Published on 3 years, 10 months ago