Lander University Department of History and Philosophy Podcast

Mills Dorn and Historical Preservation

In this episode I interview Lander alumni Mills Dorn about his career in historical preservation with Terracon. 

Lillian Strawn on Rosie the Riveter

In this podcast created for HIST 380, Lillian Strawn discusses Norman Rockwell's version of Rosie the Riveter.

Chloe Kirby on the Role of Heinrich Himmler in the Third Reich

In this podcast, Chloe Kirby and a special guest investigate the role of Heinrich Himmler in the Third Reich.

Houston Moore on Comics and Race during World War Two

In a podcast prepared as part of HIST 380.Introduction to Public History, Houston Moore discusses Comics and Race during World War Two

Interview with Dr. Ramon Jackson Bonus Material

Dr. Jackson and I continued our conversation after the interview was finished and he began to tell a story so fascinating that I had to interrupt him and ask if I could record it. Here it is!

Interview with Dr. Ramon Jackson of Newberry College

For this episode I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Ramon Jackson of Newberry College, an assistant professor of history with extensive experience in public history, particularly relating to African American history in South Carolina.

Ashley Hampton’s work on the Green Book

In this episode, we interview Lander alumni Ms. Ashley Hampton regarding her work on Green Book Sites in South Carolina as part of an effort led by the South Carolina African American Heritage Commission under the direction of Dr. Ramon Jackson and with financial support from SHPO, SCAAHC, and the WeGOJA Foundation. More about the project can be found here. Pictured below is Carolyn Cole Green, daughter of restaurant owner of College Inn, Charles "Neil" Cole, a site that appeared in the Green Book.

Intervew with New Teacher of the Year Gemma Perez

Congratulations to Ms. Gemma Perez for winning New Teacher of the Year at Greenwood High School. I interviewed her back in July just before she started the year there and now I'm checking in to see what she learned and what the secret of her success is.

Interview with Assistant Registrar MaryKate Leggieri

For today's interview I speak with Lander history alumni Mrs. MaryKate Leggieri and current Assistant Registrar about her career in higher education.

Interview with JD Whitt, District Executive of Blue Ridge Council, BSA

In this episode I interview Mr. JD Whitt who serves as District Executive of Blue Ridge Council for the Boy Scouts of America. In this interview, Mr. Whitt tells us about his job and how being a history major has helped with it. In addition, if you listen to the end you'll be treated to a ghost story!