Best Portland State University History Department Podcasts (2024)

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Beyond Footnotes - The American Circus 47:53

3+ y ago47:53

47:53

New Host Abigail Preston and PSU Alumni Sam Schrader discuss a broad history of the American traveling tented circus in a new remote recording format.By Beyond Footnotes

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Iran and the United States of America 42:03

4+ y ago42:03

42:03

Join me as I discuss the history of relations between Iran and the United States of America with professor Robson, as specialist in the Middle East. After the beginning of the New Year, it is important to contextualize the events which unfolded surrounding these two nations. The possible outbreak of war is still a very real possibility and to under…

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The Gold Rush: Lynching in the Pacific West 52:39

4+ y ago52:39

52:39

In this interview with Professor David Johnson we discuss general trends of lynching in the Pacific West. Professor Johnson discusses two projects he is currently working on. The first is a digital project which maps lynchings in the Pacific West. The second is a book discussing the legendary lynching of a hispanic woman in California during the Go…

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Public History with Professor Schechter 45:21

5y ago45:21

45:21

Ever wanted to know: what in the world is “public history?” Well, this week we spoke with Professor Patricia Schechter about just what it means to be a public historian, the nitty gritty details of the important work involved, and specifically, a public installation she coordinated at the Multnomah County Library celebrating the newspaper “Street R…

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The Progressive Era: How much do you know? 48:23

5+ y ago48:23

48:23

Join us as we talk with Professor Jennifer Kerns about the Progressive era. political activism and social change colored the world. Workers rose up and demanded higher wages and humane working conditions from the corporations and factories they worked for. Industrialization, urbanization, picketing, strikes fires, labor movements, all you wanted to…

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Navigating the Waters of Past and Present: A conversation with Prof. Marc Rodriguez 39:48

5+ y ago39:48

39:48

Navigating the murky waters of past and present we have a striking conversation with Professor Marc Simon Rodriguez about Chicano and Race history in the United States. Join us to learn about the Pacific Historical Review, the history of the Carceral State in the West, and how the Chicano Movement changed the ethnic identities of Mexican Americans.…

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Mary Queen Of Scots: Entertaining or edifying? 41:28

5+ y ago41:28

41:28

Have you ever wondered how accurate those period movies are? Maybe you haven't, but if you have...never fear Christian and I are here! We recently saw the 2018 version of Mary Queen of Scots, and boy did we have a lot to say. With its high budget and award winning cast, it's sure to entertain, but does it educate? Did Mary and Elizabeth ever meet? …

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Medieval Hour: with our resident medievalist, Professor John Ott 54:59

5+ y ago54:59

54:59

He’s back! Professor John Ott kindly returned to the show to discuss religion in medieval Europe and the different relationships it created and affected. Join Christian and myself as we discuss the role of religion in the lives of the average Medieval European as well as some of the important events and evolutions of the clergy and the Church. We d…

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Armantrout 41:03

6y ago41:03

41:03

I've got a new host! His name is Christian and he is awesome! Check us out as we interview one of the funniest and wisest professors around, Professor George Armantrout.By Beyond Footnotes

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The Witch Hunts in Early Modern Europe with Dr. Jennifer D. Selwyn 20:08

6y ago20:08

20:08

Learn the real story behind the Witch Hunts of early modern Europe as we talk with Dr. Jennifer Selwyn about a subject that is more than just a popular Halloween costume.By Beyond Footnotes

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Meet Your New Host: Emile Nelson 32:18

6y ago32:18

32:18

Hello all! My name is Emile and this is an interview done by me, your new host of Beyond Footnotes. I interviewed your former hosts, Lily and Maddy in regards to their thesis projects and future plans, now that they have graduated. Have a listen and get to know the women behind the scenes.By Beyond Footnotes

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Dr. Tim Garrison 45:01

6y ago45:01

45:01

In this episode, we interview Dr. Tim Garrison, who is the Department Chair of the History Department at Portland State University. He received his PhD at the University of Kentucky. He studies the history of the Native American south, American Indian legal history, and the history of the removal crisis.…

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Courtney Yilk : Rock Art and Program Management 42:07

6+ y ago42:07

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Courtney Yilk : Rock Art and Program Management by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Dr. Danny Kim 31:13

6+ y ago31:13

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Dr. Danny Kim by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Interview with Catherine McNeur: Trees, Bugs, and Environmental History 15:33

6+ y ago15:33

15:33

Join us as we talk with Dr. Catherine McNeur, environmental historian here at PSU, whose recent research into the oft-maligned ailanthus tree tells of how humans make sense of the world around us and apply meaning to trees and plants.By Beyond Footnotes

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Katrine Barber 39:15

6+ y ago39:15

39:15

In this episode we interview Dr. Katrine Barber, professor at PSU and public historian.By Beyond Footnotes

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Let's Talk About Archives! with Bryce Henry and Cris Paschild 28:11

6+ y ago28:11

28:11

In this episode we interview Bryce Henry, archivist at the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Archive, and Cris Paschild, University Archivist and head of Special Collections here at Portland State. We discuss the various pathways to a career in archival, library, and records management, talk about the differences between archivists and hi…

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Dr. Vivek Shandas 29:17

6+ y ago29:17

29:17

We sit down with Dr. Vivek Shandas to discuss the Canopy Story project, interdisciplinary public history, and the histories of some of our favorite trees in Portland.By Beyond Footnotes

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Get to know the hosts 18:17

7y ago18:17

18:17

Get to know two members of the Beyond Footnotes team! Learn about our projects outside of podcasting and why we love history.By Beyond Footnotes

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Mary Rose 29:49

7y ago29:49

29:49

In this episode we interview Mary Rose, the Executive Director of the Friends of Fort Vancouver.By Beyond Footnotes

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Are We More Divided Than Ever? | Amy Rathfelder 26:52

7+ y ago26:52

26:52

Are We More Divided Than Ever? | Amy Rathfelder by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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The People vs The Cult | Rajneeshees In Wasco County 3:45

7+ y ago3:45

3:45

Wasco County, Oregon, was once a relatively sleepy community. But in the 1980s it became home to members of a group who called themselves the Rajneeshees. As the group morphed from a peaceful following into a militarized and exclusive community, they began to butt heads with Wasco county residents. Host Kim Andrews looks at the Rajneeshees and the …

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U.S. Supreme Court Halts The Construction Of The High Mountain Sheep Dam 5:15

7+ y ago5:15

5:15

The Snake begins in Wyoming, crosses through southern Idaho, forms the western boundary between Idaho and Oregon, and joins the Columbia river in Washington. The Supreme Court’s decision in Udall v. Federal Power Commission of 1967, which temporarily halted the damming of this river coincided with the rise in the environmental movement. Taylor Bail…

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Beyond Coursework: Maddie Mott 48:17

7+ y ago48:17

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In this episode of Beyond Footnotes we interview Maddie Mott, a PSU history undergraduate and development coordinator at the Clackamas County Historical Society. This is Maddie’s second time on the show-- in winter quarter we interviewed her and her colleague Corinne Rupp their work at the Clackamas County Historical Society. Recently Maddie had an…

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Vanport | Tragedy and Conspiracy In Postwar Oregon 4:43

7+ y ago4:43

4:43

Vanport is a highly covered tragic event in Oregon History. Take another look at the horrific flood and the events that followed with Jeffrey Stone as he uncovers attempted coverups and reveals the stories of those who lived through the event.By Portland State University History Department

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Will Schneider 30:54

7+ y ago30:54

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In this episode of Beyond Footnotes, we explore the history of the American West through music. Our guest is William Schneider, a second-year graduate student who recently completed his Master thesis “Music and Race in the American West.” We discuss how music is a valuable form of historical analysis, despite being underutilized by historians, and …

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Morrison Bridge | A Bridge To Portland's Growth 3:24

7+ y ago3:24

3:24

Portland’s charm as a quirky town on a river is framed through the 12 bridges that cross over the Willamette River. The history of Portland as a growing city is often forgotten in that image. Using the various reconstructions of Portland’s famous Morrison Bridge as her timeline, Jazmine Kelly examines the growth of the city and what has been the tr…

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The 1882 Portland Mayoral Election Scandal 4:58

7+ y ago4:58

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Corruption takes center stage in this week’s episode. In late nineteenth-century Portland, vote-buying was a common occurrence as political bosses provided owners of local boarding houses and vice establishments with the funds necessary to pay their patrons to vote for specific candidates. Don’t miss host Alecia Giombolini’s account of mayoral cand…

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Oregon’s Lizzie Borden | Unfaithful, axe-wielding killer, or mentally unstable and abused wife? 3:13

7+ y ago3:13

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In this episode, listen as Mike Mata chronicles the life of Oregon’s first murderess, Charity Lamb after she murdered her husband, Nathaniel, on May 13, 1854. Some say she was abused, some display her as a cold blooded killer, regardless, Charity was convicted for the murder of her husband and sentenced to hard labor. After listening to this episod…

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John Ott | Resident Medievalist 48:07

7+ y ago48:07

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John Ott | Resident Medievalist by Beyond FootnotesBy Beyond Footnotes

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Salem Moon Tree 3:34

7+ y ago3:34

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NASA’s 1971 Apollo 14 mission to the moon brought along seeds from various tree species to test whether the seeds would still germinate once they returned back to earth. To everyone’s surprise, the seeds germinated and sprouted! One of these moon trees was planted in Salem, Oregon. Learn more about the Moon Tree Experiment in this episode of This W…

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David Peterson Del Mar | Africa in American Mind 46:23

7+ y ago46:23

46:23

In this episode we interview PSU professor of history, Peterson David Del Mar. We discuss his upcoming book, African, American: From Tarzan to Dreams from My Father – Africa in the U.S. Imagination, which delves into the perceptions of Africa by white and black Americans. As Del Mar puts it, “Going to Africa has always been a metaphor for Americans…

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Who Is Julia Ruuttila? 4:02

7+ y ago4:02

4:02

No history of Oregon activism is complete without mentioning Julia Ruuttila. Ruuttila devoted her life to advocating against war and for workers rights and human rights. Don’t miss Kim Andrews detailing the life and work of this outstanding Oregon activist.More at:http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/04/23/who-is-julia-ruuttila/…

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The Hyers Sisters Concert Debut 3:17

7+ y ago3:17

3:17

Singing in front of packed stadiums as young children would be nerve wracking enough. Not only did the Hyers sisters actively tour around the states’ in the late-nineteenth century, they did so while simultaneously combating racial stereotypes and segregation. Will Schneider explores the careers of two talented young African American sisters and th…

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Marching To Victory! The Briefest History of Women’s Suffrage in Oregon 3:01

7+ y ago3:01

3:01

The fight for Women’s suffrage was long and hard. In this episode, Jeanette Butts focuses specifically on Oregon, detailing how activists in the state worked to expand women’s rights as citizens and enfranchise women as voters.More at:http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/04/02/marching-victory-briefest-history-womens-suffrage-oregon/…

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The Harriet Tubman Middle School Protests | Black United Front vs. the Portland School Board 5:43

7+ y ago5:43

5:43

In the early 1980s, the Portland school board voted to dismantle the last elementary school within a black neighborhood without any attempt to discuss the change with the community. Yet the community made sure their voices were heard. In this episode, Evan Smiley discusses the history of Portland’s integration and busing programs, and how community…

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St. Johns Riot 4:54

7+ y ago4:54

4:54

On March 21, 1910, rioters attacked the East-Indian population in the heart of St. Johns near Portland. Two hundred local residents, including prominent members of the community took part in the riot. Listen as Alecia Giombolini outlines this violent event and discusses its causes and implications. More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/03/1…

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Corinne Rupp & Maddie Mott 1:20:06

7+ y ago1:20:06

1:20:06

In this episode, two lovely and lively women share their experience as new museum professionals at the Clackamas County Historical Society's Museum of the Oregon Territory. Corinne Rupp graduated with her Bachelor's in History from PSU in 2016 and is the Director of Programs. Maddie will graduate in June and is the Development Coordinator. For addi…

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Big Jim Elkins | Gangsters, Unions and Pinball 4:22

7+ y ago4:22

4:22

This episode wishes Happy Birthday to James Butler Elkins, better known as “Big Jim.” Listen as Jeffrey Stone exposes the vice scene of Portland and the man who controlled the industry from 1940 to 1956.More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/03/12/big-jim-elkins-gangsters-unions-pinball/By Portland State University History Department

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Returning The California Condor To The Pacific Northwest 4:31

7+ y ago4:31

4:31

The California Condor was added to the endangered species list on March 11, 1967. Now, there are more than 400 of these large birds alive today. Taylor Bailey takes a look at the California Condor’s success story and the programs that have helped save the species.More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/03/05/returning-california-condor-pacifi…

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And The Academy Award Goes To . . . Hattie McDaniel 4:08

7+ y ago4:08

4:08

Hattie McDaniel is best remembered for her role as “Mammy” in the film Gone with the Wind. In this episode, Jazmine Kelly follows McDaniel’s career from a struggling actor trying to find meaningful work to the first African American woman to win an Academy Award.More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/02/26/academy-award-goes-hattie-mcdaniel/…

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Eliza Canty-Jones | Community Engagement 42:06

7+ y ago42:06

42:06

Did you ever wonder what historians can do outside of academia? Well, here is one fine example. In this episode, PSU alumna Eliza Canty-Jones discusses community engagement and how she works to give a voice to the diverse histories of Oregonians as the Director of Community Engagement at the Oregon Historical Society and the Editor of the Oregon Hi…

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The Birth Of Packy The Elephant 4:18

7+ y ago4:18

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The holding of Oregon Zoo’s famous elephant “Packy” in a secluded cell brings continuous critiques of the Zoo from animal rights activists. Packy has been at the Oregon Zoo since his birth in 1962. Follow along as Taylor Bailey chronicles Packy’s life since his birth and the subsequent battles fought on his behalf. More at: http://www.publichistory…

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“An object of public interest” | Women, Labor, and Muller v. Oregon 4:51

7+ y ago4:51

4:51

In the early- to mid-twentieth century, labor lawyers fought for hard-working Americans who felt taken advantage of by employers. However, the Supreme Court repeatedly struck down protective labor legislation. The one exception was with 1908’s Muller v. Oregon. This week, Tanya Monthey traces the gendered ideas of twentieth-century labor to reveal …

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James C. Hawthorne | An Asylum and a Boulevard 3:33

7+ y ago3:33

3:33

Dr. James C. Hawthorne died on February 15, 1881. Portlandians recognize Hawthorne’s name because of the street named for him, but what is less well known is his work in mental health facilities. In this week’s episode, Mike Mata traces the history of Dr. Hawthorne and his impact on Portland, OR.More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/02/12/j…

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Portland Incorporated as a City 3:22

7+ y ago3:22

3:22

The city of Portland, Oregon was incorporated on February 8th, 1851, but people had been living and thriving in the region for millennia. In this episode, follow along with Will Schneider as he delves into the contingencies behind Stumptown’s founding. More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/02/05/portland-incorporated-city/…

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Portland's Newspaper Wars 4:11

7+ y ago4:11

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Violence stunned Portland January 31, 1960 when 10 trucks owned by The Oregonian had been rigged with dynamite. This unexpected tragedy followed the third longest strike in history. Follow Jeanette Butts as she explores the tenuous labor history behind Oregon’s famous newspaper.More at: http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/01/22/firebrand-portland-…

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The Firebrand | A Portland Iconoclast 4:08

7+ y ago4:08

4:08

How a short lived Portland Anarchist Newspaper Jumpstarted a National Movement | In this episode, Alecia Giombolini explores the rise and fall of Portland’s influential anarchist newspaper, The Firebrand, whose first issue was released on January 27, 1895. Its founders were criticized for reasons you might not expect. More at: http://www.publichist…

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Liliuokalani’s Fight for Hawaii 3:39

7+ y ago3:39

3:39

Queen Lili’uokalani of Hawaii was overthrown on Janunary 17, 1893. In this episode, Kim Andrews explores the United States’ imperial history with Hawaii and the narratives that have spawned from this relationship. More at:http://www.publichistorypdx.org/2017/01/15/liliuokalanis-fight-hawaii/By Portland State University History Department

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Oregon Trailblazer Maurine Neuberger 5:03

7+ y ago5:03

5:03

The late Maurine Neuberger was Oregon’s first woman elected to the Oregon Senate and the third woman ever elected to the U.S. Senate. Though she is best remembered for wearing an apron on the floor of the house legislature, this Oregon politician dedicated her life to public service and this podcast, hosted by Tanya Monthey, takes a look at her lif…

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