Tales from the LCC Archives

The episode explores pop culture through historical trivia, examining how perceptions of popular culture have evolved over time. Through nostalgic questions about forgotten television shows and iconic figures, the discussion reflects on cultural memory, its relevance today, and the importance of archiving and preserving cultural artifacts to better understand their significance. Website: LCC Archi...

This podcast episode presents an insightful dialogue between Bob Garrett, the archivist at Lansing Community College, and Captain Florene McGlothian-Taylor, a distinguished police officer from Michigan State University. The conversation primarily revolves around Captain Taylor's experiences within the police academy at Lansing Community College and highlights her unique journey as the first Africa...

Bob Garrett continues a conversation with Rich Allen, a long-time employee of Lansing Community College, who shares his experiences starting as a computer programmer in 1973. Rich discusses the evolution of technology at the college, particularly the transition from hardwired systems using coaxial cables to the implementation of fiber optics and the rise of the Internet. He reflects on the challen...

Bob Garrett explores Lansing Community College history by having a conversation with longtime LCC IT employee Rich Allen, who has been with the college since 1973. Rich shares his journey from growing up in Indiana to enlisting in the military, where he developed a keen interest in data processing. He recounts the significant transformations he has witnessed at LCC over the decades, including the...

Gather around as Bob presents the tale of LCC’s Black Student Delegates and their sit-in protest of 1968. You will learn how and why it happened, and how various people reacted to it.  Return with Bob to the tumultuous 1960s…here at Lansing Community College! Website: LCC Archives Have something about LCC you'd like to share? Email: Bob Garrett

Bob Garrett, the archivist of Lansing Community College, invites listeners on a journey through the college's rich history in the inaugural episode of "Tales from the LCC Archives." He explains the role of an archivist and the importance of preserving institutional memories through various records and artifacts. Drawing from his own background and experiences, Bob shares how his love for history s...