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Amplified Oklahoma
by Oklahoma Oral History Research Program
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.
Episodes
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Episode 104: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at OSU
The Osher Life Long Learning Institute, or OLLI, was created by Bernard Osher in 2001. Its goal is to provide non-graded classes to adults over the age of fifty. It promotes curiosity, adventurousness, and lifelong learning in adults who may have already passed the point for university or other...
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Episode 103: Oklahoma Undercover
Oklahoma is known for many things, such as agriculture, dust storms, and especially Oklahoma State University. There are a number of high-profile Oklahomans, ranging from actors to politicians, many of whom graduated from OSU. But beyond the surface, there is another side to our history, one…
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Episode 102: Advice from the inductees of the Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame
"To honor Oklahoma women who are pioneers in their field or in a project that benefits Oklahoma; who have made a significant contribution to the State of Oklahoma; who serve or have served as role models to other Oklahoma women; who may be "unsung heroes," but have made a difference in the lives…
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Episode 101: Pranks
College pranks, traditions, and wild experiences in general are often formative for undergrads attending university. Here at Oklahoma State, that is no different. However, while some see these experiences as fun and light hearted, others may see them as dangerous, wrong, and outright illegal.…
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Episode 100: Outlaws
This month, we're exploring interviewees' memories of these Oklahoma Outlaws and the intersection of truth and fable in conflicting narratives. View the show notes here. Dark Western by Roybushband https://pixabay.com/music/modern-country-dark-western-149423/ Western Theme by brolefilmer...
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Episode 99: 'Tis the Season
In this episode, we'll hear from Santas across Oklahoma as they discuss the motivation and responsibility of portraying the man in red. View the show notes here.
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Episode 98: Art as Activism in North Tulsa
Today, we're highlighting artists from the Art as Activism in North Tulsa collection and the way their work challenges us to think deeper about history and the very land we stand on. View the show notes here. Abstract Fashion by QubeSounds...
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Episode 97: The Original Hideaway
In this episode, we'll look at the student-run roots of the infamous Hideaway and how it quickly became a Stillwater staple. View the show notes here. Fashion Disco Jazz Lounge by az_studio https://pixabay.com/de/music/weiches-haus-fashion-disco-jazz-lounge-full-2-min-20-sec-237600/ Smooth House…
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Episode 96: Theta Pond
This month we're highlighting memories of Theta Pond at the height of its chaos, from stories of post-engagement dunking and once again investigating just how Sam the Alligator made it to Theta Pond. View the show notes here. Motivational Indie Rock by BFCMUSIC...
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Episode 95: Title IX
This month, we're talking about women's sports then and now, and the challenges that faced these young women who paved the way for women's athletics everywhere. View the show notes here. One story Ingrid. Background music for video 60 sec. Hip-Hop version by White_Records...
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Episode 94: Coyotes
In this episode, we're highlighting stories, both good and bad, about the mischievous coyote and how they have been perceived in the Oklahoma landscape as symbols of sustenance, beauty, and place. View the show notes here. Spirit Of The Road by SergePavkinMusic...
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Episode 93: Have a Coke (Date)
This month, we're exploring how 'going to get a Coke' became more than just getting a drink. View the show notes here. Blus Instrumental Adventure by Land_of_Books_YouTube https://pixabay.com/es/music/jazz-tradicional-blus-instrumental-adventure-229685/ BB King Style B Minor 95 Bpmb...
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Episode 92: Reflections of a Podcasting Intern
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...
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Episode 91: Behind the Mic
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…
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Episode 90: Oklahoma Centennial Farms
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...
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Episode 89: OSU Student Union
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:...
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Episode 88: 1947 Woodward Tornado
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…
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Episode 87: Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement
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:...
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Episode 86: Cowboys in Every County
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...
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Episode 85: Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame - Marcia Mitchell
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...
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Episode 84: On a Dime
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...
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Episode 83: Women Agricultural Extension Educators
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:...
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Episode 82: 100 Years of Pistol Pete
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…
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Episode 81: Muskogee African American Heritage
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:...
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Episode 80: Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage
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...
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Episode 79: Gallagher-Iba
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...
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Episode 78: Summer Activities
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…
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Episode 77: Oklahoma 2018 Education Walkouts
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:...
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Episode 76: Remebering Henry Bellmon
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:...
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Episode 75: Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance
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:...
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Episode 74: Dance and Romance
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...
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Episode 73: History of the OSU Library
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...
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Episode 72: Oklahoma Women's of Fame - Dr. Valree Wynn Fletcher
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...
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Episode 71: Cherokee Language
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…
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Episode 70: Impressions from the COVID-19 Pandemic
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:...
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Episode 69: President Henry G. Bennett
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...
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Episode 68: Route 66 in Oklahoma
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:...
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Episode 67: Ford Model T
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…
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Episode 66: Music
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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Episode 65: Defining an Oklahoma Author
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:...
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Episode 64: Immigrant Women Artists in Oklahoma
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:...
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Episode 63: Sister Cities
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:...
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Episode 62: Frank Eaton
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:...
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Episode 61: Politics, Activism, and Art
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:...
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Episode 60: Boley High School
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.…
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Episode 59: Neither Snow Nor Rain: Rural Mail in Oklahoma
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...
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Episode 58: Finding Community
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:...
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Episode 57: Health and Healing in Cherokee Art
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:...
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Episode 56: Pressing the Flesh
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:...
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Episode 55: 1959 College World Series
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...
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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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