A Fond Farewell with Audiovisual Archivist Mary Wallace

Reuther Library audiovisual archivist Mary Wallace has worn many hats over the past 27 years, from student page in the Reading Room to interim director and chief weather-spotter and safety monitor. As she prepares to retire in January 2025, Wallace reflects on the changes she’s seen at the Reuther and in the field, shares a few of her favorite collections and reference requests, and retells some of the more entertaining stories of life at the Reuther. Related Resources: Walter P. Reuther Library Related Collections: WWJ / WDIV Film, Video, and Teleprompter Scripts (UAV001112) Virtual Motor City (Detroit News Photograph Collection) Tony Spina Collection (Detroit Free Press photographs) Episode Credits Interviewee: Mary Wallace Producers: Dan Golodner and Troy Eller English Music: Bart Bealmear

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A Fond Farewell with Audiovisual Archivist Mary Wallace is an episode from Tales from the Reuther Library by Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University.

This episode is 57:59 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2024.

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