Archived Musings
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Huntsville Item, History of- 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.
Huntsville, The Founding of - 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.
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.
Newton Gresham Library, Art in the 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.
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.
Peabody Library, 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.
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.
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.
San Jacinto School, History of the - 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.
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.
Texas Department of Corrections, History of - 23 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.
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.
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