Amplified Oklahoma shares voices from the OSU Library's oral history collections and examines a variety of topics related to Oklahoma history and culture. It is a production of the Oklahoma Oral History Research Program at the Oklahoma State University Library.
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KOSU’s Audio Diaries are a collection of first-person oral histories recorded by Oklahomans. The project was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to create a space for communities to gather and listen while physically apart. KOSU partnered with the Oklahoma Historical Society to record and archive the audio diaries. The production is also in partnership with America Amplified, a CPB-funded initiative to use community engagement to inform local journalism.
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Episode 92: Reflections of a Podcasting Intern
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This month, our podcasting intern reflects on their experience working with us before signing off one last time. View the show notes here. A Jazz Piano by Music_For_Videos https://pixabay.com/music/modern-jazz-a-jazz-piano-110481/ Piano Happy by Music_For_Videos https://pixabay.com/music/modern-classical-piano-happy-166436/ Pleasantly by PianoAmor …
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In this episode, we’re giving an inside look at how our interviewers cultivate an oral history project and all that goes on behind the mic. View the show notes here. Music in this episode included: Hand in Hand by SergePavkinMusic https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-hand-in-hand-175642/ Ordinary Happy Day by SergePavkinMusic https://pixabay.com/music/…
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This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’re highlighting farms from our “Centennial Farm Families” oral history project. This collection documents the agricultural history of our state through land runs and the Dust bowl, all the way to the lives of present-day farmers who preserve their family heritage through their connection to the land. We’ll also …
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In this episode, we’re taking a walk down memory lane with the student union as we listen to both administrators and students share memories about the beloved union and its role on the OSU campus. View the show notes here. Featherlight by Sky Toes Free download: https://uppbeat.io/track/sky-toes/featherlight License: https://uppbeat.io/user-agreeme…
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This month, we’re listening to residents recall their memories of the deadliest tornado in Oklahoma history, as well as the warning systems that have since been developed. View the show notes here. Breaking News 4 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5953-breaking-news-4 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license …
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Episode 87: Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement
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In this episode, we’re exploring stories from the Oklahoma Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement oral history project. View the show notes here. Music: The Joy of Victory by WinnietheMoog Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/7767-the-jo... Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Happy New Day by Winniet…
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This month, we share stories from our Cowboys in Every County project that exemplify the Cowboy Code, from dreaming big to standing strong in the face of adversity. View the show notes here. Music: Road Trip by Frank Schroeter Website: https://www.pond5.com/de/artist/boommusic202?ref=boommusic202 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/stand…
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Episode 85: Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame - Marcia Mitchell
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In this episode, we’re highlighting Marcia Mitchell, an inductee of the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame and founder of the nonprofit Little Light House which focuses on early intervention education for students with special needs. View the show notes here. Music: Happy Farewell by MusicLFiles Website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryf…
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This month, we’re highlighting stories from our collections about dimes, from what they were spent on, to what memories people associate with them. View the show notes here. Music: Winter Poem [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10292-winter-poem-full-version Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard…
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Episode 83: Women Agricultural Extension Educators
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In this episode, we’re exploring the evolution of women’s experiences as County Extension Agents between the late 1950s and early 2000s, from strict gender roles to increased leadership opportunities. View the show notes here. Music: Winter Poem [Full version] by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/10292-winter-poem-full-version Li…
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This month, we’re exploring memories of Pistol Pete, from personal experiences with Frank Eaton to what it means to wear the suit, and what Pete means to people today. View the show notes here. Music: Back On The Wagon by John Bartmann Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/9514-back-on-the-wagon Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/sta…
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Episode 81: Muskogee African American Heritage
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In this episode, we’re exploring the memories of African American residents of Muskogee from booming businesses to the Manual Training School to the changes that came with desegregation. View the show notes here. Music: Degenerate Blues by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4781-degenerate-blues Licensed under CC BY 4.0: ht…
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Episode 80: Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage
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This month, we’ll talk about Oklahoma’s Conservation Heritage, from water conservation to soil health, and the many ways Oklahomans have worked to care for the land in a way that will preserve it for many years to come. View the show notes here. Music: Happy Farmlife by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5129-happy-farmlife…
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Today, we’ll learn about two giants of collegiate wrestling and basketball, Ed Gallagher and Henry Iba, from their innovative coaching styles to their unique personalities. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Hard Metal Intro by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6598-hard-metal-…
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This month, we’re exploring some of the exciting and unique summer memories in our collections. From homemade instruments, to secret lessons, to falling in love, the interviewees you’ll hear from today have vivid memories from their days in the sun. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Summer Beach P…
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Episode 77: Oklahoma 2018 Education Walkouts
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In this episode, we’ll hear seven Oklahoma teachers tell their stories from the Oklahoma 2018 Education Walkouts oral history project. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sports News 2 by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/352-sports-news-2 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io…
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This month, we’re delving into our Remembering Henry Bellmon collection to get to know the man who holds an honored place in Oklahoma history. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Bright Colors Of Life by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7855-bright-colors-of-life License (CC BY 4…
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Episode 75: Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance
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In this episode, we’re showcasing teacher-poets as they read aloud poems written during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Porch Swing Days - faster by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4233-porch-swing-days-faster License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.i…
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This month, we’ll hear stories from eight couples who were brought together by dance. Whether meeting at an OSU fraternity dance or a rural barn dance, these couples found love by cutting a rug. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/son…
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In this episode, we explore the history of the many libraries of Oklahoma State University over the years. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Calm Expressive Piano by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7455-calm-expressive-piano License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-l…
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Episode 72: Oklahoma Women's of Fame - Dr. Valree Wynn Fletcher
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This month, we’re highlighting Dr. Valree Fletcher Wynn, an inductee of the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame and trailblazer in the field of education as both a student and a teacher in Oklahoma. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Classical Piano Waltz Of Butterflies by MusicLFiles Free download: http…
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This month we’re highlighting the experiences of native Cherokee speakers from the Benn-Duke Collection. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sweet Sunset by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8086-sweet-sunset License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist websit…
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Episode 70: Impressions from the COVID-19 Pandemic
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This month, we're highlighting educators, students, and healthcare workers as they describe the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their lives. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: My Sentimental Positive Piano by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/8562-my-sentimental-positive-piano…
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In this episode. we’re talking all about Henry Bennett, from his personal life to how he helped make OSU what it is today. View the show notes here. The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sunny Morning by MusicLFiles Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7813-sunny-morning License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-l…
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This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’ll explore how the U.S. Highway system came to be, how Route 66 got its name, and what kind of Route 66 attractions are in Oklahoma. View the show notes here. Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3851-happy-alley License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Guts and Bourbon …
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This month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’ll discuss the history of the Model T and share stories of the many ways Oklahomans took advantage of this affordable automobile. From everyday errands to teenage mischief, we’ll hear how this new mode of transportation impacted the lives of ordinary Oklahomans. View the show notes here. Feelin Good by Kevin Mac…
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This month, we’re showcasing Oklahomans from across the state that enjoyed playing music for work or leisure. View the show notes here.
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In this episode, we're exploring what it means to be an Oklahoma author by highlighting interviews from our Deep Roots: Oklahoma Authors project. View the show notes here. Windswept by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4629-windswept License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Peace of Mind by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://…
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Episode 64: Immigrant Women Artists in Oklahoma
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This month, we'll hear from three artists from very different places who all immigrated to Oklahoma and found their own community. Their stories show the many ways to be an immigrant, a woman, and an artist. View the show notes here. Feeling Full Of Joy Piano Solo by MusicLFiles Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/8165-feeling-full-of-joy-piano-solo Li…
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In this episode, we learn about the formation of the Oklahoma Sister Cities Council, the Sister School Program, and the lasting impacts of the international relationship between Stillwater and Kameoka. View the show notes here. Porch Swing Days - slower by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4234-porch-swing-days---slower Lice…
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'I'm Young And Pretty Healthy. I Didn't Think I Would Get As Sick As I Did'
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StateImpact’s Robby Korth and KOSU’s Kateleigh Mills spoke with an Oklahoma City metro teacher named Anna about her experience catching the coronavirus and missing more than a week of classes. In this audio diary, Anna says she struggled with the disease, but credits her vaccination with keeping her from getting more sick.…
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This month, we talk about the real man behind the Pistol Pete mascot, Frank Eaton, and how he became the face of OSU. View the show notes here. Fireflies and Stardust by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3758-fireflies-and-stardust License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Western Streets by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://…
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In this episode, we highlight three Native artists from Oklahoma as they describe the ways in which they have merged art with activism. View the show notes here. Peppers Theme by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4998-peppers-theme License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license…
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In this episode, we reflect on Boley High School’s impact on the surrounding community. We’ll hear about the various school districts that fed into the high school, the curriculum the teachers created, and the impact of the school’s presence and eventual absence. View the show notes here. Cattails by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusi…
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Episode 59: Neither Snow Nor Rain: Rural Mail in Oklahoma
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In this episode, we share stories of rural mail carriers and the communities they served across Oklahoma. From horses and planes, groceries and kidnappings, we’ll hear how rural mail delivery has changed over the years and some surprising stories of its impact on the lives of Oklahomans. View the show notes here. Apero Hour by Kevin MacLeod Link: h…
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This month, we explore the history of the OSQ&A student organization, the evolution and reasons behind its many name changes, and the community that it has helped build at OSU. View the show notes here. Limit 70 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5710-limit-70 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Wholesome by Kev…
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Episode 57: Health and Healing in Cherokee Art
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In this episode, we explore the connections between art and health by featuring Cherokee artists from our Oklahoma Native Artists Oral History Project. View the show notes here. Pennsylvania Rose by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4201-pennsylvania-rose License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Starry by Kevin MacLeod…
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In this episode, we highlight women in Oklahoma politics who not only made history with their elections but also changed the way campaigns were done. View the show notes here. Dreamy Flashback by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3679-dreamy-flashback License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Wholesome by Kevin MacLeod …
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In this episode, we’re sharing stories from former players on the 1959 OSU baseball championship team as they recall their experiences during the season and championship game, as well as success that followed many of them after graduation. View the show notes here. Perspectives by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4207-persp…
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This month, we discuss the landmark Supreme Court case Craig v. Boren, led by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and its impact on gender equality across the nation. View the show notes here. Song Credits: No Good Layabout by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4140-no-good-layabout License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.…
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In this episode, we feature memories of the Dust Bowl era and the many ways people fought to protect against the dirt, as well as the need for perseverance and community ties to endure during uncertain times like the COVID-19 pandemic. View the show notes here. Song Credits: Gymnopedie No. 1 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/s…
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Episode 52: Sea of Orange Wings - Monarchs in Oklahoma
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In this episode, we highlight monarch butterflies and the important role Oklahoma plays in the conservation of these insects. We’ll hear from scientists and conservationists across Oklahoma as they describe collaborative efforts between tribal, state, and university organizations and the importance of their work. View the show notes here. Song Cred…
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Heidi Castro of Stillwater recently made the decision to put her 18-year-long career in education on hold due to COVID-19. In her audio diary for KOSU, Heidi talks about what she misses most about working and how her family is balancing one child being back in school, while the other is distance learning. She also talks about constantly questioning…
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After a long stint in the automobile repair industry, Micah Anderson went back to his familial roots of farming and selling produce in rural Oklahoma. In his audio diary for KOSU, Micah talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has made his life busier as a farmer and the concerns he has for his handicapped daughter.…
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This month, we explore the lives of the circus performers of Hugo, Oklahoma as they describe the different shapes, sizes, and ideas of what home means to them. View the show notes here. Song Credits: Long Stroll by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3997-long-stroll License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Circus …
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'I Wanted Someone To Tell Me It Was Going To Be Okay'
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Brittney Matlock has had a lot of big changes in the past couple months. On top of having a baby and learning her husband was immunocompromised - she and her mother, who co-own a business in Oklahoma City, have had to decide how to operate their three locations during a global pandemic. In her audio diary for KOSU - she talks about the hard costs o…
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'It's Difficult To Know If What We're Doing Is The Right Thing'
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Michelle Smock is a small business owner in Norman. In her audio diary for KOSU, she discusses how anxious she felt when they initially closed down for two and a half months and how there wasn't a clear guide on how to open back up or what to do if an employee contracted COVID-19.By KOSU
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In this episode, we listen to stories of women who broke barriers and paved the way for others in STEM fields. View the show notes here. Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Song Credits: Umbrella Pants by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmu…
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'I Really Hadn't Thought About Who Would Care For Me And My Well-Being Because My Mom Did That'
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Jennifer Thomas is self-employed, 36-year-old black woman living in Tulsa, Oklahoma. In her audio diary for KOSU, she discusses her fears and thankfulness for those around her while waiting for her results from the COVID-19 test she had on June 26th.By KOSU
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In this episode, we share stories of long journeys and new sights. We'll hear stories of travel due to war, education, or better opportunities, and be reminded of the big world that’s still out there during the COVID-19 pandemic. View the show notes here. Song Credits: Tranquility by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4543-tr…
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