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Talking Texas HistoryUncovering Slavery in TexasDiscover the untold stories and harsh realities of Texas history in our captivating conversation with John Lundberg, a history professor at Tarrant County College. From a Civil War reenactor to his book on Granbury’s Texas Brigade, John explains what he's learned about plantation life and slavery in Texas in his recent book, The Texas Low Country: Slavery and Freedom on the Gulf Coast 1822 to 1895, and sheds light on this critical yet underexplored aspects of Texas history. Join us for a thought-provoking episode that enriches our understanding of Texas's past.John R. Lundberg, The Texas Lowcountry: Slavery and...2024-07-0233 minTalking Texas HistoryCelebrating Bastrop's HistoryJoin us for a captivating journey into the heart of Texas history with none other than Ken Kesselus, local historian, former mayor, and minister. With his wealth of knowledge, he takes us back in time, revealing the intriguing origins of Bastrop. Ken's engaging storytelling keeps us hooked as we traverse the intriguing paths of the past.We'll focus on the 75th anniversary of the Delgado vs. Bastrop case. Ken discusses the importance of recognizing and celebrating this local landmark case. This episode isn't just about revisiting the past, it's about understanding our roots and celebrating our shared...2023-09-2630 minTalking Texas HistoryTalking TTU HistoryGene and Scott talk with Texas Tech University Archivist Lynn Whitfield about selecting and writing 100 Years, 100 Voices (Texas Tech University Press, 2022), commemorating the 100th anniversary of Texas Tech University. Cisco College Professor John Caraway - host of the Cisco Compass podcast-- and Midwestern State University Professor Leland Turner sit in on the conversation.100 Years, 100 Voices at Texas Tech University Press https://www.ttupress.org/9781682831557/100-years-100-voices/Texas Tech 100th Anniversary webpage https://100.ttu.edu/ 2023-05-0927 minTalking Texas HistoryCutting Up with CarawayGene and Scott talk with the host of the Cisco Compass podcast, John Caraway. They discuss Abilene, Texas, and how John started his podcast. Listen to the Cisco Compass on Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/20784802023-04-2529 minTalking Texas HistoryBest Books on (Mostly) 20th Century Texas, Part IIIn this episode, Scott and Gene conclude their discussion on modern Texas history booksIn part I, we discuss the following books: Gregg Cantrell, Feeding the Wolf: John B. Rayner and the Politics of Race, 1850 - 1918 ( New York: Wiley - Blackwell, 2002) https://a.co/d/eRVqMQxGeorge N. Green, The Establishment in Texas Politics: The Primitive Years, 1938 - 1957 (Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1984) https://a.co/d/171ZG9fWilliam Owens, This Stubborn Soil: A Frontier Boyhood (New York: Scribners, 1966, currently out of print) https://a.co/d/9V6AYkeH. G. Bissinger, Friday Night Lights: A Town, A T...2023-03-0722 minTalking Texas HistoryBest Books on (Mostly) 20th Century Texas, Part IThere are hundreds of books on 19th Century Texas history, but if you're interested in the last 100 or so years, there are some really good books on the Lone Star state in the 20th century! In this episode....which turned into a two part series, Scott and Gene discuss what they think are some good books to get you started on learning more about modern Texas history.In part I, we discuss the following books: Twentieth Century Texas: A Social and Cultural History, edited by John Storey and Mary Kelley (Denton: University of North Texas Press, 2008). h...2023-02-2125 minTalking Texas HistoryGetting PublishedGene and Scott talked with representatives from three regional university presses at the ETHA fall meeting in Nacogdoches in October 2022. They discussed the changes regional presses experienced during COVID, and provide potential authors with some insights about the publishing process:John Brock, Sales and Marketing Manager, Texas Tech University Press (https://www.ttupress.org)Ronald Chrisman, Director, University of North Texas Press (https://untpress.unt.edu)Thom Lemmons, Editor in Chief, Texas A&M University Press (https://www.tamupress.com)2023-01-2430 min