Amplified Oklahoma
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsAmplified 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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Episode 87: Activism in Education during the Civil Rights Movement
March 15, 2024 13:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MBIn 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 WinnietheMoog Website: https://filmmusic.io/song/6149-happy-new-day Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license ...
Episode 86: Cowboys in Every County
February 16, 2024 14:00 - 25 minutes - 20.3 MBThis 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/standard-license Music: Rock Guitar Intro 02 by TaigaSoundProd Website: https://linktr.ee/tspmusiclibrary Licensed under CC BY 4.0: ...
Episode 85: Oklahoma Women's Hall of Fame - Marcia Mitchell
January 19, 2024 14:00 - 21 minutes - 17.2 MBIn 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/musiclibraryfiles Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music by: https://www.steven-obrien.net/ ------------------...
Episode 84: On a Dime
December 15, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 15.7 MBThis 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-license Music: Happy Dreams by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6046-happy-dreams Licensed under CC BY ...
Episode 83: Women Agricultural Extension Educators
November 17, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 19.1 MBIn 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 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Melodic Interlude Two by Alexander Nakarada Free download: ...
Episode 82: 100 Years of Pistol Pete
October 20, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 15.5 MBThis 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/standard-license Music: Still Pickin by Kevin MacLeod Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/5707-still-pickin Licensed under CC...
Episode 81: Muskogee African American Heritage
September 15, 2023 15:26 - 21 minutes - 17.3 MBIn 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: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Jazzy Comping 1 by Agnese Valmaggia Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7330-jaz...
Episode 80: Oklahoma's Conservation Heritage
August 17, 2023 21:01 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBThis 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 Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: The Story Of One Travel by WinnieTheMoog Free download: ...
Episode 79: Gallagher-Iba
July 21, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBToday, 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-intro License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Ro...
Episode 78: Summer Activities
June 16, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis 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 Party by WinnieTheMoog Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/6620-summer-beach-party License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/s...
Episode 77: Oklahoma 2018 Education Walkouts
May 19, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIn 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/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Sports News 2 by Sascha Ende Free download: http...
Episode 76: Remebering Henry Bellmon
April 24, 2023 16:31 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBThis 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 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Back To The Forgotten La...
Episode 75: Teacher-Poets Writing to Bridge the Distance
March 17, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBIn 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.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Journey Of Hope by Alexander Nakarada Free down...
Episode 74: Dance and Romance
February 17, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBThis 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/song/3906-in-your-arms License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The following music was used for this media project: ...
Episode 73: History of the OSU Library
January 20, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn 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-license The following music was used for this media project: Music: Feeling Full Of Joy Piano Solo by MusicLFiles Free download...
Episode 72: Oklahoma Women's of Fame - Dr. Valree Wynn Fletcher
December 15, 2022 19:26 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBThis 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: https://filmmusic.io/song/7553-classical-piano-waltz-of-butterflies License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artis...
Episode 71: Cherokee Language
November 17, 2022 20:25 - 22 minutes - 31 MBThis 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 website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles The following music was used for this media project: Music: Blossomin...
Episode 70: Impressions from the COVID-19 Pandemic
October 21, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBThis 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 License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles...
Episode 69: President Henry G. Bennett
September 16, 2022 13:00 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBIn 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-license Artist website: https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles The following music was used for this media projec...
Episode 68: Route 66 in Oklahoma
April 28, 2022 19:16 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBThis 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 by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3836-guts-and-bourbon License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licen...
Episode 67: Ford Model T
March 25, 2022 14:43 - 13 minutes - 19 MBThis 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 MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3744-feelin-good License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Plucky Daisy by Ke...
Episode 66: Music
February 18, 2022 21:54 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBThis month, we’re showcasing Oklahomans from across the state that enjoyed playing music for work or leisure. View the show notes here.
Episode 65: Defining an Oklahoma Author
January 21, 2022 17:00 - 16 minutes - 38.1 MBIn 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://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4199-peace-of-mind License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Summer Day by Kevin MacLeod ...
Episode 64: Immigrant Women Artists in Oklahoma
November 19, 2021 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBThis 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 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Open Those Bright Eyes by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song...
Episode 63: Sister Cities
October 22, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn 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 License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Easy Lemon (30 second) by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io...
Episode 62: Frank Eaton
September 24, 2021 13:54 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBThis 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://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4617-western-streets License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hillbilly Swing by Kevin M...
Episode 61: Politics, Activism, and Art
August 20, 2021 20:45 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBIn 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
Episode 60: Boley High School
July 23, 2021 17:05 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBIn 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.filmmusic.io/song/3482-cattails License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Luminous Rain by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech....
Episode 59: Neither Snow Nor Rain: Rural Mail in Oklahoma
June 18, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIn 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: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3375-apero-hour License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Hillbilly Swing by Kevin MacL...
Episode 58: Finding Community
April 16, 2021 15:17 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBThis 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 Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sincerel...
Episode 57: Health and Healing in Cherokee Art
March 19, 2021 15:03 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn 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 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4413-starry License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license The Pyre by Kevin Mac...
Episode 56: Pressing the Flesh
February 25, 2021 21:43 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIn 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 Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5050-wholesome License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Americana by Kevin ...
Episode 55: 1959 College World Series
December 17, 2020 22:19 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBIn 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-perspectives License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Baseball by Dave Depper Link: https://www.freemusicarchive.org/music/Dave...
Episode 54: Craig v. Boren
November 19, 2020 22:49 - 17 minutes - 40.3 MBThis 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/4.0/ Perspectives by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4207-perspectives License: http://creativeco...
Episode 53: Masks in the Dust Bowl
October 15, 2020 21:12 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBIn 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/song/3837-gymnopedie-no-1 License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Evening Fall (Harp) by Kevin MacLeod ...
Episode 52: Sea of Orange Wings - Monarchs in Oklahoma
September 17, 2020 22:19 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBIn 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 Credits: Carefree by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3476-carefree License: http://creativecommons.or...
Episode 51: Home under the Big Top
August 20, 2020 21:58 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBThis 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 Waltz by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3509-circus-waltz License: http://creativecomm...
Episode 50: Women in STEM
July 17, 2020 19:07 - 19 minutes - 26.4 MBIn 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.filmmusic.io/song/4559-umbrella-pants License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Groove Grove by Kevin ...
Episode 49: Far from Home
June 26, 2020 17:55 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBIn 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-tranquility License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Deliberate Thought by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://in...
Episode 48: Booker T. Washington School
May 15, 2020 15:07 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBThis month on Amplified Oklahoma, we’re highlighting the legacy of Booker T. Washington School and its impact on the African American community in Stillwater, Oklahoma. View the show notes here. Song Credits: Bossa Antigua by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3454-bossa-antigua License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Study And Relax by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5764-study-and-relax License: http://c...
Episode 47: Anthrax in Oklahoma
April 24, 2020 14:19 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, we’re exploring the 1957 anthrax outbreak in Oklahoma, which affected thousands of animals and even spread to humans in and around the state. View the show notes here. Song Credits: Relaxing Piano Music by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4273-relaxing-piano-music License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Episode 46: MeetCute: Love Stories from OSU's LGBTQ+ Community
March 19, 2020 22:10 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode, we share stories of LGBTQ+ Oklahomans who found love in the state and beyond. View the show notes here.
Episode 45: Till Death Do Us Part
February 24, 2020 16:51 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBThis episode is all about love as we explore the secret to a long and lasting marriage by highlighting three couples married for over 70 years. View the show notes here.
Episode 44: Before the Plague - Stories of coming out and coming to terms with AIDS
December 20, 2019 17:55 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, we share the stories of LGBT+ Oklahomans and their experiences in the AIDS epidemic. View the show notes here.
Episode 43: Norma Howard on Native Art
November 22, 2019 20:41 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, we explore the art and life of Choctaw-Chickasaw artist Norma Howard and the importance of documenting Native American art across the state of Oklahoma. View the show notes here.
Episode 42: Doel Reed and Southwest Art in Taos, New Mexico
October 25, 2019 17:44 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBIn this episode, we explore the legacy of Doel and Martha Reed on campus and in the worlds of southwestern art and fashion. View the show notes here.
Episode 41: Friday Afternoon Tea and Glee Society
September 20, 2019 21:37 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MBThis month, we’re exploring Oklahoma State University's involvement in the political activism of the 1960s by featuring excerpts from members of the Friday Afternoon Tea and Glee Society, a politically active student organization during the 1960s. View the show notes here.
Episode 40: Gay Bravery
August 15, 2019 21:36 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBIn this episode, we highlighting the bravery, perseverance, and actions of OSU alumni, faculty, and staff and the moments that shaped their lives, worldviews, and communities. View the show notes here.
Episode 39: Women on the Home Front
July 19, 2019 05:12 - 21 minutes - 28.9 MBIn this episode, we explore the many ways women supported the war effort during World War II. View the show notes here.
Episode 38: Angie Debo
June 21, 2019 03:49 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBThis month, we’re looking at the legacy of "Oklahoma's Greatest Historian" Dr. Angie Debo and her incredible career as an author, historian, and pioneering female scholar. View the show notes here.