Seeds of Discontent: The Hartford Smith Jr. Collection

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  The Child's View of the Juvenile Court and Its Related Services

  This recording from the Children’s Charter of the Courts of Michigan, Inc., a nonprofit organization with the goal of improving judicial services to children., summarizes a project titled The Child’s View of the Juvenile Court and Its Related Services. The project comprised interviews with 271 young people with experience in the court system about their perspectives on the conduct of law enforcement officers, and this tape compiles many of their responses.
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  Session with social workers (2 of 2)

  This recording of a session for employment services workers in Michigan features a wide-ranging discussion on how to best help applicants. Topics include employment counseling, using generalities in descriptions, and responsibilities toward hostile applicants.
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  Session with social workers (1 of 2)

  This recording of a session for employment services workers in Michigan features a wide-ranging discussion on how to best help applicants. Topics include employment counseling, when applicants may need referral to another agency or type of assistance, and the possibility of hopeless applicants.
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  Intra-Agency Sensitivity Session

  This recording of a 1969 sensitivity session for public services employees in Michigan features a roleplaying exercise and discussion. The roleplay is an interview with a person receiving job search assistance, and the discussion covers topics such as dealing with anger and hostility and how to communicate most effectively with clients.
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  Experimental Tapes; Sensitizing Public Servants to Negative Attitudes

  This recording of a 1968 session for public services employees in Michigan features a discussion of sensitivity gaps led by Hartford Smith, Jr. The discussion focuses on terminology and the appropriate role for public servants assisting in job searches, particularly for parolees and people with disabilities.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interviews with mother regarding Aid to Dependent Children and woman from apartment building for episode 5

  A recording of Smith’s interviews with a mother regarding her experience with the Aid to Dependent Children program, used for episode 5 on the welfare system, and a woman from an apartment building about her living conditions.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interviews with mother of thirteen and man using wheelchair for episodes 4 and 5

  A recording of Smith’s interviews with a mother of thirteen and a man using a wheelchair, used for episodes 4 and 5 on the subculture of poverty in the United States.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with teachers Clarence Shelly, Karen Shelly, Carol Holdman for episode 22

  A recording of Smith’s interview with teachers Clarence Shelly, Karen Shelly, and Carol Holdman, used for episode 22 on public school teachers.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with teacher Beverly Shephard

  A recording of Smith’s interview with teacher Beverly Shephard.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Spain Junior High students for episode 19

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a group of Spain Junior High students, used for episode 19 on African American students.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Southern white family for episode 4

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a Southern white family, used for episode 4 on the subculture of poverty in the United States.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with salesman Lennie Heslip for episodes 13-15

  A recording of Smith’s interview with salesman Lennie Heslip, used for episodes 13-15 of the series on the African American middle class.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Richard Simmons (director of Mayor's Committee for Human Resources Development) for episode 24

  A recording of Smith’s interview with Richard Simmons, Director of the Mayor’s Committee for Human Resources Development, used for episode 24 on Detroit’s poverty program.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Richard F. Huegley (United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit) for episode 23

  A recording of Smith’s interview with Richard F. Huegley from United Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit, used for episode 23.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Rennie Freeman (director West Central Organization) for episode 18

  A recording of Smith’s interview with Rennie Freeman, the director of the West Central Organization, for episode 18 on African American community organizers.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with psychologist Orin Warden for episodes 13-15

  A recording of Smith’s interview with psychologist Orin Warden, used for episodes 13-15 on the African American middle class.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with newspaper editor AJ Dunmore for episodes 13-15

  A recording of Smith’s interview with newspaper editor AJ Dunmore, used for episodes 13-15 of the series on the African American middle class.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with men from Detroit for episodes 6-8

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a group of older African American men who had lived in Detroit for decades. The interview was used for episodes 6-8.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Jefferson Junior High students for episode 19

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a group of Jefferson Junior High students, used for episode 19 on African American students.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with jazz musician Leslie Grinage for episodes 10-12

  A recording of Smith’s interview with jazz musician Leslie Grinage, used for episodes 10-12 on African American entertainers.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with hippies for episode 2 (introduction)

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a group of hippies, used for episode 2.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with hippies for episode 2 (drug reaction)

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a group of hippies, used for episode 2.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Hershel Fort (Detroit Board of Education) for episode 17

  A recording of Smith’s interview with Hershel Fort from the Detroit Board of Education, used for episode 17 on African Americans and public education.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with Donald Bagley (director of North Woodward Interfaith Corporation)

  A recording of Smith’s interview with Donald Bagley, director of the North Woodward Interfaith Corporation.
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  Seeds of Discontent, raw interview with delinquent young men for episode 1

  A recording of Smith’s interview with a group of incarcerated young men, used for the first episode.