Seeds of Discontent: The Hartford Smith Jr. Collection

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  Media appearances and press, correspondence (1978, 1985-1986)

  Correspondence related to Hartford Smith Jr.'s media appearances, where he typically provided a social work perspective in local Detroit media.
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  Course syllabus and assignments (undated)

  Various course materials from Hartford Smith, Jr.'s teaching career at Wayne State University.
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  State of Michigan documents re: Federal Metro College (1974)

  A special tribute and award from the City of Detroit for the formation of the Federal Metro College, designed to help women and minorities employed in government.
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  Personnel records and correspondence (1969-1996)

  Correspondence and other documents relating to Hartford Smith Jr.'s career, especially his appointments at Wayne State University.
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  Proposals for The Promised Land (1967-1968, undated)

  Proposals for a documentary television series on urban problems produced by Seeds of Discontent, Inc. Formed after the radio series of the same name, the organization was established to create meaningful programs communicating the realities of American society, particularly the experiences of minority groups.
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  Photographs and publicity (1968, 1972, undated)

  Photographs documenting parts of Hartford Smith Jr.'s career, especially the production of the radio series Seeds of Discontent, and newsletters and clippings related to Smith's work and interests.
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  Writing and reports, various (1969, undated)

  A report titled "A College Credit Plan for Public Servants and Employees of Service Oriented Private Firms" and a 1969 progress report for the Community Extension Centers Program.
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  Correspondence, writing, and notes for Seeds of Discontent (1967-1968, undated)

  1967 to 1968 correspondence, script drafts, and other documents relating to the radio series Seeds of Discontent.
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  Correspondence and proposals for Seeds of Discontent (1969, undated)

  1969 correspondence and proposals related to Seeds of Discontent, Inc., the non-profit organization formed after the successful completion of the radio series. The proposals outline topics for a documentary television series, and the folder also includes a proposal for an educational program about environment pollution titled This Land Is Your Land.
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  Articles of incorporation for Seeds of Discontent (1969)

  1969 articles of incorporation for the non-profit organization Seeds of Discontent.
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  Biographical data for Hartford Smith Jr. (undated)

  Documents related to Hartford Smith Jr.'s life and career, with various drafts and versions of CVs, resumes, and other biographical profiles.
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  Seeds of Discontent, correspondence, writing, and registration (1969, undated)

  1969 correspondence and other documents relating to the radio series Seeds of Discontent and the non-profit organization of the same name.
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  Miscellaneous Documents, Notes, and Proposal for Seeds of Discontent (1966-1968, undated)

  1966 to 1968 documents, written by Hartford Smith Jr., relating to the planning, production, and distribution of Seeds of Discontent. Within this item, there is a project proposal called "The Involvement of Inner City Families in Educational Policy and Program Development Using the Parent-Teacher's Association as a Vehicle."
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  Citizens' Perspective on the Problem of Juvenile Delinquency and Crime in Metropolitan Detroit, report and correspondence, 1969, 1976-1989, 2019

  This entry includes a report, written primarily by Hartford Smith Jr., on juvenile delinquency and crime in Detroit in the late 1960s. Also includes related correspondence .