Forgotten, Bloody Histories

CHRISTINE SAVOIE, UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA-LAFAYETTE

Proposal Type

Traditional Panel

Seeking

  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Memory
  • Oral History
  • Public Engagement
Abstract

In this panel, I would like to public historians to discuss bloody histories that are forgotten. Read More

Singing the Past Back to Life: Researching and Performing the Songs and Styles of Early 20th Century America

CECELIA OTTO, AN AMERICAN SONGLINE

Proposal Type

Solo presenter (or presenters) with active audience discussion

Seeking

  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Oral History
  • Preservation
  • Public Engagement
Abstract

How can the story of important historical events in America be told through the songs of the time? Read More

What I Learned from History Podcasting

DANIEL HOROWITZ, INDEPENDENT SCHOLAR

Proposal Type

Roundtable

Seeking

  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Oral History
  • Public Engagement
  • Theory
Abstract

While debates rage about how the use of “jargon” is alienating the public, there continues to be an audience hungry for not just historical fact but also historical thinking. Read More

“Marching Forward”: A Film and Community Public History Project

ROBERT CASSANELLO, UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

Proposal Type

Film Screening and Discussion

Seeking

  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Oral History
  • Place
  • Social Justice
Abstract

“Marching Forward” is a film and public history project. This film (60 min) is a window into a moment of the civil rights movement in Orlando Florida as the city was transitioning from an old south outpost to a sunbelt city. Read More

Filmmaking and LGBTQ History

MEGAN CRUTCHER, DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY

Proposal Type

Workshop

Seeking

  • Seeking Additional Presenters
  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Digital
  • Oral History
  • Social Justice
  • Film
Abstract

In general, filmmaking is an accessible, far-reaching, and interesting way to present history, especially LGBTQ history, for the public. Read More

Representing Subjugated Perspectives of Milwaukeeans through Oral History

paul newcomb, university of wisconsin-milwaukee

Proposal Type

Roundtable

Seeking

  • Seeking Specific Expertise
  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Advocacy
  • Oral History
  • Social Justice
Abstract

Our project is a series of oral history interviews conducted with immigrant rights organizers and advocates in Milwaukee, Wisconsin such as Voces de la Frontera, Youth Empowered in the Struggle, Young People’s Resistance Committee, and other local organizations for immigrants, undocumented citizens, and refugees. Read More

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: Bringing Our History into Our Future

Robert Cowles, blessed sacrament catholic church historian

Proposal Type

Traditional Panel

Seeking

  • Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
  • Archives
  • Data/Information Management
  • Oral History
Abstract

My Basic Topic will be my efforts as Church Historian for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro Arkansas, preserving the History of the 84 year old Church which was Closed October 1, 2017. Read More