Archived Musings
Dia de la Muertos - 01 Nov. 2009:
Erin Cassidy, Reference Librarian, reads a short essay about Dia de los Muertos (the Days of the Dead), written by Norma Beth Williamson, Spanish pool faculty member in the Department of Foreign Languages. (4:19) New format! See more images while listening! (4:35) Read the transcript. Get audio only.
Behind 'Banned Books Week' - 15 Oct. 2009:
Michelle Martinez, Reference Librarian, details the history and philosophy behind the annually-celebrated Banned Books Week. New format! See more images while listening. (4:35) Read the transcript. Get audio only.
The Pipe Organ - 01 Oct. 2009:
Cheryl Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a history of SHSU's historic pipe organ. (8:04) Read the transcript.
The Philanthropist and the Normal - 15 Sep. 2009:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp discusses the founder of modern philanthropy, George Peabody, and the library he funded for the Sam Houston Normal Institute in 1902. Episode originally aired 15 Feb 2007. (13:50) Read the transcript.
Remembering Old Main - 01 Aug 2009:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp describes the first buildings on the Sam Houston campus, Old Main and Austin Hall. Excerpts from an article in Texas Highways are used with permission. Episode originally aired 2 Feb 2007. (11:30) Read the transcript
Adina De Zavala, Angel of the Alamo - 1 July 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Adina De Zavala, "Angel of the Alamo." She was a member of Sam Houston Normal Institute's first graduating class, and she worked to preserve and commemorate historic places and events in Texas, most notably the Alamo. (8:28) Read the transcript.
President Harry F. Estill - 15 Jun. 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Harry F. Estill (1861 - 1942). He was a graduate of and a professor at Sam Houston Normal Institute. Estill authored and co-authored several history textbooks. He was president of Sam Houston Normal Institute from 1908 - 1937. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired 16 Jan. 2007. (3:03) Read the transcript.
Joseph L. Clark, Historian - 1 June 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Joseph L. Clark, a distinguished History professor from SHSU's past. (7:26) Read the transcript.
POW Camp / Country Campus - 15 May 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Walker County POW Camp (1942-1946) which later became the Sam Houston Country Campus used by the school's agriculture department and for vocational training. The site also provided dormitories for students. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired 3 Jan. 2007. (5:11) Read the transcript.
Class Gifts at SHSU - 1 May 2009:
Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, discusses the past tradition of senior class gifts at SHSU. (11:06) Read the transcript.
A History of the SHSU Libraries - April 2009:
Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, reveals the history of the libraries at Sam Houston State University from the earliest location in Austin Hall. Episode originally aired 18 April 2007. (6:09) Transcript forthcoming.
Texas History Month: History in Huntsville - 15 Mar. 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a short article highlighting museums and historical sites in Huntsville. (5:05) Read the transcript.
March to the Grave - 01 Mar. 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a brief history of the March 2 celebration at Sam Houston's grave in Oakwood cemetary. (2:40) Read the transcript.
Place Names of Walker County - 01 Feb. 2009:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the origins of some interesting place names in Walker County (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (5:07) Read the transcript.
Bertha Kirkley - 15 Dec. 2008:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Bertha Kirkley, one of SHSU's honored faculty. (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired 15 Dec 2006. (2:47) Read the transcript.
Augusta Lawrence - 15 Dec. 2006:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Augusta Lawrence, one of SHSU's honored faculty (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired 15 Nov 2006. (3:23) Read the transcript.
Manuscripts and Local History - 15 Nov. 2008:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about some of the manuscripts in our Special Collections and their connection to local history. Episode originally aired 01 Dec 2006. (19:08) Read the transcript.
Colonel John W. Thomason - 01 Nov. 2008:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about the life of Col. John Thomason, artist, journalist and Sam Houston alumnus. Episode originally aired 01 Nov 2006. (17:36) Transcript forthcoming.
SHSU, Did You Know? - 15 Oct. 2008:
As SHSU Homecoming 2008 approaches, enjoy this collection of university trivia and tidbits. Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp discusses points of interest in the history of Sam Houston State
University. Episode originally aired 08 Sept 2006. (4:54) Read the transcript.
Early Churches of Walker County - 15 Aug. 2008:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the construction and history of early churches in Walker County (articles courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (12:09) Read the transcript.
Florence King: Lady Dean - 1 Aug. 2008:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Florence King, former Dean of Women at Sam Houston State Teachers College (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:47) Read the transcript.
Henderson King Yoakum - 6 May 2008:
6 June 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Henderson King Yoakum, early Texas historian and friend of Sam Houston. (4:04) Read the transcript.
History of the Texas Department of Corrections - 6 May 2008:
23 May 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from Walker County, Texas: A History, about the history of the Texas Department of Corrections (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (3:35) Read the transcript.
History of the Huntsville Item - 6 May 2008:
6 May 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an an excerpt from Walker County, Texas: A History, about the history of the Huntsville Item newspaper (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (3:47) Read the transcript.
History of the San Jacinto School - 14 April 2008:
14 April 2008 : Evelyn McDaniel, Secretary to the Department of Communication Studies, reads an an excerpt from Walker County, Texas: A History, about the historic San Jacinto Schoolhouse, and she recounts some of her experiences in helping to preserve it (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (4:48) Read the transcript.
Riverside's Swinging Railroad Bridge - 25 March 2008:
25 March 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from History of Walker County about Riverside's Swinging Railroad Bridge (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (4:28) Read the transcript.
A Brief Biography of Sam Houston- 25 Feb. 2008:
25 February 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from History of Walker County about the life of General Sam Houston (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (5:12) Read the transcript.
Major Eula Fails Borneman, Army Nurse and POW - 24 Jan. 2008:
24 January 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from History of Walker County about Major Eula Fails Borneman, a native of Huntsville and a World War II army nurse and prisoner of war (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (4:04) Read the transcript.
Tripod: Unofficial Mascot of SHSU - 3 Jan. 2008:
3 January 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the unofficial mascot of Sam Houston State University (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (2:36) Read the transcript.
Texas Prison Rodeo History - 6 Dec. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article written by Jim Willet, Director of the Texas Prison Museum, about the history of the Texas Prison Rodeo (by permission of the author). (4:59) Read the transcript.
Greek Theater at SHSU - 14 Nov. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from History of Walker County about the Greek amphitheater that once graced the SHSU campus (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (3:05) Read the transcript.
The Founding of Huntsville - 1 Nov. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from History of Walker County about the founding of Huntsville (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (2:52) Read the transcript.
Minnie Fisher Cunningham - 26 Sept. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Minnie Fisher Cunningham (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (4:52) Read the transcript.
The Collard Cabin - 4 Sept. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Collard family cabin (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (2:59) Read the transcript.
The Death of Sam Houston - 3 Aug. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the death of General Sam Houston (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:39) Read the transcript.
Captain James W. Gillaspie Monument - 20 July 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Captain James W. Gillaspie Monument commemorating his service as commander of forces during the battles for Texas Independence, Indian Wars and the War Between the States.(article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:29) Read the transcript.
The Bedias Indians - 02 July 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Bedias Indians who resided in Walker County in the time of General Sam Houston.(article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (2:36) Read the transcript.
Mamie Wynne Cox - 01 June 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about teacher and writer Mamie Wynne Cox of Huntsville, TX. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:11) Read the transcript.
First Lady Visits Huntsville - 15 May 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the day Eleanor Roosevelt came to Huntsville. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:38) Read the transcript.
Gibbs Brothers - 01 May 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Gibbs Brothers and their business enterprises in Hunstville during the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:12) Read the transcript.
History of the Libraries - 18 April 2007:
Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian,
reveals the history of the libraries at Sam Houston State University from the earliest location in Austin Hall. (6:09) Transcript forthcoming.
Henry Carr Pritchett - 2 April 2007:
Cheryl Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Henry Carr Pritchett (1852 -1908). He was president of Sam Houston Normal Institute from 1891 - 1908. The Peabody Library was added to the campus while he served as president. (3:02) Read the transcript.
Samuel Walker Houston - 14 March 2007:
Richard Kimball Watkins reads a short biography about Samuel W. Houston (1864 - 1945) from Naomi W. Lede's Pathfinders: A History of the Pioneering Efforts of African Americans, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas. Samuel W. Houston was an early African American educator in Huntsville, TX who founded the Sam Houston Industrial and Training School. (7:35) Transcript forthcoming.
Harmon L. Lowman - 01 March 2007:
Cheryl Spencer reads an article about Dr. Harmon Lowman, one of Sam Houston's most beloved presidents. Dr. Lowman was president of Sam Houston State Teacher's College from 1941 - 1964. (2:30) Read the transcript.
The Philanthropist and the Normal - 15 Feb. 2007:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp discusses the founder of modern philanthropy, George Peabody, and the library he funded for the Sam Houston Normal Institute in 1902. (13:50) Read the transcript.
Old Main - 02 Feb. 2007:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp describes the first buildings on the Sam Houston campus, Old Main and Austin Hall. Excerpts from an article in Texas Highways are used with permission. (11:30) Read the transcript.
Harry Estill - 16 Jan. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Harry F. Estill (1861 - 1942). He was a graduate of and a professor at Sam Houston Normal Institute. Estill authored and co-authored several history textbooks. He was president of Sam Houston Normal Institute from 1908 - 1937. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:03) Read the transcript.
POW Camp / Country Campus - 03 Jan. 2007:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Walker County POW Camp (1942-1946) which later became the Sam Houston Country Campus used by the school's agriculture department and for vocational training. The site also provided dormitories for students. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (5:11) Read the transcript.
Bertha Kirkley - 15 Dec. 2006:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Bertha Kirkley, one of SHSU's honored faculty. (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (2:47) Read the transcript.
Manuscripts and Local History - 01 Dec. 2006:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about some of the manuscripts in our Special Collections and their connection to local history.(19:08) Read the transcript.
Augusta Lawrence - 15 Nov. 2006:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Augusta Lawrence, one of SHSU's honored faculty (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:23) Read the transcript.
Colonel John W. Thomason - 01 Nov. 2006:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about the life of Col. John Thomason, artist, journalist and Sam Houston alumnus. (17:36) Transcript forthcoming.
Art in the Newton Gresham Library - 16 Oct. 2006:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp conducts an audio tour of works of art in the Newton Gresham Library. (13:10) Read the transcript.
Caroline Belvin - 01 Oct. 2006:
Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a biography of Caroline Belvin, one of SHSU's honored faculty, and namesake of Belvin Hall (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (2:37)
Read the transcript.
Austin Hall - 15
Sept. 2006:
Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, talks about Austin Hall, one of the historic buildings of SHSU. (10:42) Read the transcript.
SHSU, Did you know? - 08 Sept. 2006:
Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp discusses points of interest in the history of Sam Houston State
University. (4:54) Read the transcript.
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