U.S. Congressman Dr. Joe Schwarz John J.H. “Joe” Schwarz received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Michigan in 1959, and his medical degree from Wayne State University in 1964. Dr. Schwarz served his residency in otolaryngology at…

U.S.Congressman Bob Traxler Bob Traxler was elected April 16, 1974 to fill the vacancy to the 93rd United States Congress in Michigan’s 8th congressional district. He was subsequently re-elected to the nine succeeding Congresses, serving from April 23, 1974 until…

Senate Majority Leader Robert VanderLaan Robert VanderLaan, State Senator from the 31st District, was born June 4, 1930 in what is now the city of Kentwood, Kent County, Michigan. He received his A.B. in 1952 from Calvin College and his…

House Speaker Robert E. Waldron Robert E. Waldron was a 16-year veteran of the Michigan House of Representatives and former House speaker. Interviewed by John Kerekesr73 minutes, August 11, 2000

Democrat Chair Morley Winograd Morley Winograd served as Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party from 1973 to 1979. As Chairman, he served in a leadership position with the Association of State Democratic Chairs and was its President in the final…

Mayor of Detroit Dennis W. Archer Interviewed by Lynn Jondahl112 minutes, December 21, 2012 Dennis Archer served two four-year terms as mayor of the City of Detroit (1994-2001) and is a former Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court. Additionally, he…

Court of Appeals Judge Glenn S. Allen, Jr. Born in Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County, Mich., January 8, 1914. Son of Glenn S. Allen, Sr. and Annette (Brenner) Allen. Republican. Lawyer; law clerk to Justices William W. Potter and Emerson Boyles, 1939-40;…