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