http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/ Podcasts cover instructional information, services, and resources at the Newton Gresham Library, as well as the people, places, and history of Sam Houston State University, the city of Huntsville TX, and Walker County. en-us Newton Gresham Library, SHSU Fri, 13 Jan 2012 3:34:00 CST ecassidy@shsu.edu (Erin Cassidy) Erin Cassidy, Belle Whittington 15 January 2012 : In this episode, librarian Erin Cassidy interviews SHSU employee and young-adult novelist Belle Whittington about her first novel, Cicada, published in 2011. Hear Belle discuss her inspirations, her advice for young authors, and her upcoming participation in the Montgomery County Teen Book Festival. (15:29) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 3:34:00 CST Erin Cassidy, Felicia Thomas 1 December 2011 : Here's the next installment in the "In the Stacks" podcast interview mini-series! Erin Cassidy, Web Services Librarian, interviews recently hired Special Collections Librarian Felicia Thomas about her library specialty, her goals for the library's special collections in the Thomason Room, and what she would want with her on a deserted island. (7:40) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 02 Dec 2011 2:55:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 1 November 2011 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about the Collard family cabin (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired 4 Sept. 2007. (2:59) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:31:00 CST Michelle Martinez, Marsha Dickens 15 September 2011 : Our "In the Stacks" series continues as we interview Marsha Dickens, Staff Associate in Reference, about her job, her pre-library career, and various quirky topics, such as whether she'd rather be a turtle or a racoon. This series aims to introduce you to the people, out front and behind the scenes, who are responsible for providing you with the library's many resources and services. (27:31) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:00:00 CST Erin Cassidy, Michelle Martinez 15 August 2011 : This interview with librarian Michelle Martinez is the first episode of the mini-series "In the Stacks," which aims to introduce you to the people, out front and behind the scenes, who are responsible for providing you with the library's many resources and services. (13:19) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Thu, 19 Aug 2011 04:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 August 2011 : 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) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:00:00 CST Lynn McMain 1 July 2011 : Lynn McMain, Head of Reference and Instructional Services, interviews Dr. Louise Plaisance, Associate Dean of Nursing, about how the new nursing program was created at SHSU. (18:07) Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 02:44:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 June 2011 : 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) Episode originally aired 20 June 2007. Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:00:00 CST Erin Cassidy 15 May 2011 : Erin Cassidy, Web Services Librarian, interviews Mr. Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, as he retires after 38 years at Sam Houston State University's Newton Gresham Library. Find more, including past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 20 May 2011 04:12:00 CST Michelle Martinez 01 May 2011 : Michelle Martinez, Reference Librarian, interviews Dr. Helena Halmari, Chair of the English Department, about her linguistics research, Finnish heritage, perceptions of "Finnishness," and editorship of the Journal of Finnish Studies. (38:08) Find more, including past episodes with photos and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 02 May 2011 04:41:00 CST Lynn McMain 15 Apr 2011 : Lynn McMain, Head of Reference and Instruction at Newton Gresham Library, shares an enlightening and entertaining dialogue with Dr. Thomas Chasteen, Professor of Chemistry. They discuss his "academic genealogy," his research activities in chemoluminescence and atmospheric chemistry, the acclaimed chemistry websites that he maintains, his approach to teaching and embracing of new educational technologies, and his international collaborative work with other chemists. Learn more about Dr. Chasteen's work at http://www.shsu.edu/~chm_tgc/. (25:59) Find more, including past episodes with photos and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:44:00 CST James Britsch 01 Apr 2011 : James Britsch, Reference Librarian, interviews Dr. Caroline Crimm, Professor of History, about the book Cabin Fever: The Roberts-Farris Cabin: A Campus, a Cabin, a Community. The book was written by Dr. Crimm and her Summer 2001 students as part of their hands-on project to restore the Roberts-Farris cabin, now located on Hunstville's town square. (20:20) Find more, including past episodes with photos and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:11:00 CST Michelle Martinez 01 Mar 2011 : Michelle Martinez, Reference Librarian, Dr. Jim Olson, Distinguished Professor of History, about his 2009 book Making Cancer History: Disease and Discovery at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. (8:25) Find more, including past episodes with photos and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 04 Mar 2011 11:38:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 Feb 2011 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a short history of the Bearkat mascot at SHSU. (4:44) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 15 Feb 2011 04:52:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 Feb 2011 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, 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. (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired July 2, 2007. (2:36) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 08:52:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 Nov 2010 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about teacher and writer Mamie Wynne Cox of Huntsville, TX (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Episode originally aired June 1, 2007. (3:11) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 04:01:00 CST James Britsch 01 Nov 2010 : Reference and Instruction Librarian James Britsch shares a few research basics about how to get help from the Library, how to find books, and how to find articles. (11:48) Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 05:27:00 CST Michelle Martinez 01 Oct 2010 : Listen to Michelle Martinez, Reference Librarian, read a short introduction to graphic novels in the Library. (0:45) Then watch the graphic novels video on YouTube, created by and featuring Dr. Michael Demson, Assistant Professor of English at SHSU: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhyZTrqe6D0. Dr. Demson will be teaching courses in the Department of English about this literary genre. (6:37) Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:08:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 Sep 2010 : Cheryl Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a brief biography of broadcast journalist and SHSU alumnus Dan Rather. (7:06) Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:08:00 CST James Britsch 15 Aug 2010 : What is SAM 136? James Britsch, Reference Librarian, chats with Kay Angrove, Director of the First Year Experience, about the SAM 136 class, SAM 136 learning communities, and the Library's role in supporting SAM 136 research assignments. (5:10) Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:08:00 CST Erin Cassidy and James Britsch 01 Aug 2010 : Are you working on or planning to start work on a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation? Today's podcast skit will introduce you to a valuable free service from the Library, called the One to One program. (2:45) Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 04:08:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 July 2010 : 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). Episode originally aired 15 May 2007. (3:12) Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:35:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 June 2010 : Michelle Martinez, Reference Librarian, interviews Professor of Philosophy Dr. Frank Fair about _Inquiry_, the critical-thinking journal that recently found a home at SHSU. (50:15). Find past episodes, photos, and transcripts, at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:30:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 May 2010 : 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). (2:37) Episode first aired 01 May 2007. Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 15 May 2010 02:18:00 CST Paul Culp 01 May 2010 : In the third and final installment of this 1997 interview, former SHS President Elliott T. Bowers talks to Dr. Bess Osburn, Professor of Education, and Mr. Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, about the Bowers Stadium, SHSU's first doctorate degree in Criminal Justice, and his life and activities since his retirement. (19:20). Hear Parts I and II, find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:11:00 CST Paul Culp 01 Apr 2010 : In the second part of this 1997 interview, former SHS President Elliott T. Bowers talks to Dr. Bess Osburn, Professor of Education, and Mr. Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, about the construction and beautification of the campus that occurred during his tenure at Sam and the campus master plan. (35:20). Stay tuned for Part III of the interview, coming in May! Hear Part I, find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:32:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 March 2010: 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. Episode originally aired 2 April 2007. (3:02) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:15:00 CST Michelle Martinez 01 Mar 2010: In honor of Bubble Gum Week, the second week of March, Reference Librarian Michelle Martinez shares a history of this familiar, sticky pink candy. (3:28) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:46:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 Feb 2010: Cheryl Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a brief history of the establishment of African American education in the Huntsville and Walker County area. (5:18) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:23:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 Feb 2010: In the first part of this 1997 interview, former SHS President Elliott T. Bowers talks to Dr. Bess Osburn, Professor of Education, and Mr. Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, about how he became president, major additions to the physical plant in the 1960s, notable achievements of his predecessor and mentor, President Harmon Lowman, and what it was like living on the SHS Country Campus. Stay tuned for Parts II and III of the interview, coming in podcast episodes later this year! (29:36) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 04:18:00 CST Otis College 15 Jan 2010: For this week's podcast, we invite you to watch a video created by the instruction librarians at Otis College of Art and Design. Art History professor Dr. Parme Giuntini explains how to tell the differences between various kinds of information sources and how to determine which kinds of sources will be most helpful for your research papers. (9:55) Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-2hziLTSyU to watch. Find past episodes and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:36:00 CST Richard Kimball Watkins 01 Dec 2009: 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. Episode originally aired 14 March 2007. (7:35) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:55:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 Nov 2009: 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. Episode originally aired 01 March 2007. (2:30) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:36:00 CST Erin Cassidy 1 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) Find photos, transcripts, past episodes, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html -- and check out the new online podcast format! Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:40:00 CST Michelle Martinez 15 Oct 2009: Michelle Martinez, Reference Librarian, discusses the history and philosophy behind the annually-celebrated Banned Books Week. (4:35) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html -- and check out the new online podcast format! Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 1 Oct 2009: Cheryl Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a history of SHSU's historic pipe organ. (8:04) Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:20:00 CST Paul Culp 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. Episode originally aired 15 Feb 2007. (13:50) Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:46:00 CST Paul Culp 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) Mon, 03 Aug 2009 9:26:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer July 1 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). Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 3:13:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer June 15 2009: Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Harry F. Estill (1861 - 1942). Harry F. Estill was a professor at Austin College and Sam Houston Normal Institute. He 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 4:32:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer June 1 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 3:28:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer May 15 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 agriculture department and for vocational training. The site also provided dormitories for students. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Thu, 14 May 2009 9:29:00 CST Paul Culp May 1 2009: Paul Culp, Special Collections Librarian, discusses the past tradition of senior class gifts at SHSU. (11:06). Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 04 May 2009 05:25:00 CST Paul Culp 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. (6:09) Episode originally aired April 18, 2007. Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:02:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 15 March 2009: Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a short article highlighting museums and historical sites in Huntsville. (5:05) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 09:19:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 01 March 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 03:56:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 01 February 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:38:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 15 December 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 Nov. 2006. (2:47) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 01:56:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 1 December 2008: 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 01 Dec 2006. (3:23) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:25:00 CST Paul Culp 15 November 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:00:00 CST Paul Culp 1 November 2008 : Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about the life of Col. John W. Thomason, artist, journalist and Sam Houston alumnus, and namesake of the Newton Gresham Library's Thomason Room. Episode originally aired 01 Nov 2006. (17:36) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:26:00 CST Paul Culp 15 October 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. (4:54) Episode originally aired 08 Sept 2006. Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 10 Oct 2008 4:30:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 August 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:30:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 August 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. (3:47) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 11:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 06 Jun 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) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 2:16:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 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. (3:35) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Fri, 23 May 2008 11:57:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 06 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. (3:47) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 06 May 2008 12:35:00 CST Evelyn McDaniel 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. (4:48) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Mon, 14 Apr 2008 11:25:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 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. (4:28) Find photos, transcripts, and more at http://library.shsu.edu/about/podcasts/index.html. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:53:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 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. (5:12) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 24 January 2008 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an 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. (4:04) Thu, 24 Jan 2008 04:54:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 03 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) Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:18:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 06 December 2007 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article by Jim Willet, Director of the Texas Prison Museum, about the history of the Texas Prison Rodeo (by permission of the author). (4:59) Thu, 06 Dec 2007 11:28:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 14 November 2007 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an excerpt from History of Walker County about the Greek amphiteather that once graced the SHSU campus (by permission of the Walker County Historical Commission). (3:05) Wed, 14 Nov 2007 01:45:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 01 November 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) Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:44:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 26 September 2007 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Minnie Fisher Cunningham (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (4:52) Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:27:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 04 September 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) Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:44:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 03 August 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) Fri, 03 Aug 2007 10:20:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 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) Fri, 20 Jul 2007 13:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 02 July 2007 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, 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. (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (2:36) Mon, 02 Jul 2007 13:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 04 June 2007 : Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about teacher and writer Mamie Wynne Cox of Huntsville, TX (biography courtesy of the Huntsville Item). (3:11) Mon, 04 Jun 2007 13:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 15 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) Tue, 15 May 2007 09:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 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). (2:37) Tue, 01 May 2007 10:00:00 CST Paul Culp 18 April 2007: Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp reveals the history of the four libraries at Sam Houston State University from the earliest location in Austin Hall. (6:09) Wed, 18 Apr 2007 14:00:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 02 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) Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:15:00 CST Richard Kimball Watkins 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) Wed, 14 Mar 2007 02:55:00 CST Cheryl Spencer 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) Thu, 01 Mar 2007 17:55:00 CST Paul Culp 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) Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:55:00 CST Paul Culp 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) Fri, 02 Feb 2007 10:55:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads an article about Harry F. Estill (1861 - 1942). Harry F. Estill was a professor at Austin College and Sam Houston Normal Institute. He 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) Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:30:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 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 agriculture department and for vocational training. The site also provided dormitories for students. (article courtesy of the Huntsville Item). Wed, 03 Jan 2007 10:30:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 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). Fri, 15 Dec 2006 17:30:00 CST Paul Culp Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about some of the manuscripts in our Special Collections and their connection to local history. Fri, 01 Dec 2006 08:00:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer 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). Wed, 15 Nov 2006 08:30:00 CST Paul Culp Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about the life of Col. John Thomason, artist, journalist and Sam Houston alumnus. Wed, 01 Nov 2006 08:30:00 CST Paul Culp Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp conducts an audio tour of works of art in the Newton Gresham Library. Mon, 16 Oct 2006 08:30:00 CST Cheryl G. Spencer Cheryl G. Spencer, Library Associate in Special Collections, reads a brief biography of Caroline Belvin, on of SHSU's honored faculty, and the namesake of Belvin Hall. Sun, 01 Oct 2006 14:00:00 CST Paul Culp Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp talks about Austin Hall, one of the historic buildings on the Sam Houston State University campus. Fri, 15 Sep 2006 07:31:00 CST Paul Culp Special Collections Librarian Paul Culp discusses points of interest in the history of Sam Houston State University Mon, 28 Aug 2006 07:44:33 CST