http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm This project is the culmination of an internship completed by Public History student, Christy Hurt. During the summer of 2006, students in Dr. Patrick Moore's African-American Community History course collected oral histories about buildings within the African-American community in Pensacola, Florida. Christy's role in this process was her service as the class-coordinator. Her internship was to take the student information, build upon it and develop a series of educational podcasts called "Timeless Voices: Oral Histories from Pensacola's African-American Past." These podcasts focus on teaching elementary and middle school-aged children, as well as the general public about an aspect of Pensacola, Florida's history commonly unknown. Through this series one learns a brief history of ten buildings within the African-American community of downtown Pensacola, along with their locations and some interesting facts about the area and its culture. These six podcasts look at themes including education, religion, cuisine, entertainment and nightlife. jwoodard@uwf.edu Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:06:08 CST education news http://uwf.edu/president/resources/images/history/nautilus.jpg http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm Where can you go to get the best barbecue and soul food in Pensacola, Florida? Look no further than the Blue Dot and the H and O. Blue Dot Barbecue, on DeVilliers Street, has been cooking hamburgers and barbecue since 1944, and the H and O Restaurant on Gonzalez Street first opened its doors in the early twentieth century. Along with having excellent menus, these two establishments also have a rich history within the African-American community. churt@uwf.edu (UWF Public History) http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm 102030-2007 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:07:41 CST news education Gussie's Record Shop and WBOP Radio Station both took up residence in 431 W Belmont Street. These two once thriving businesses hold a special place in the memories of many Pensacola citizens. Gussie Streeter made sure she had music of all types in her store although, she was famous for her large gospel selection. When locals tuned their radios in to WBOP Radio, they likely heard Robert "Cooker" Morgan and Wally "The Cat" Mercer along with other personalities providing them with the latest news as well as R and B and gospel music. Located in the heart of the Belmont and DeVilliers Street intersection, Gussie's Record Shop and WBOP Radio will live on in memory and through oral histories. churt@uwf.edu (UWF Public History) http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm 405060-2007 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:07:42 CST news education This podcast recounts the progression of the African-American club scene in downtown Pensacola, Florida. During the early twentieth century, the Belmont and DeVilliers Street intersection came alive after the sun went down when area nightclubs played the latest hits and hosted the hottest acts in the nation. During Segregation, Pensacola was a stop on the Chitlin Circuit, which ran along the eastern and southern United States and allowed many African-American artists the opportunity to perform. Although many of the buildings are no longer in existence, the stories told by people who were there keep the memories alive. churt@uwf.edu (UWF Public History) http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm 607080-2007 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:08:32 CST news education Lillie James was not only the mother of General Daniel "Chappie" James, the first African-American four star General in the United States military, but she was also the main source of elementary education for many of Pensacola, Florida's African-American children. She taught reading, writing, and arithmetic as well as discipline and life skills. Many of Lillie's former students remember her as a great source of strength and integrity. This podcast serves as a reminder of what some small private schools in Pensacola were like and provides us with an appreciation for education. churt@uwf.edu (UWF Public History) http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm 809010-2007 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:10:01 CST news education St. Joseph's Catholic Church was originally apart of St. Michael's Catholic Church. Formed by St. Michael's Creole and black parishioners, the St. Joseph's Colored Society, as it was originally known, provided Pensacola's African-American community with a multitude of services. This included a maternity hospital for African-American women, Our Lady of Angels Hospital, and a school for African-American and Creole children, St. Joseph's Catholic School. St. Joseph's Catholic Church has an important place in Pensacola, Florida's history, and through oral histories this history will live on forever. churt@uwf.edu (UWF Public History) http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm 809020-2007 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:15:28 CST news education St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church is an interesting sight to behold. Its white stucco exterior is reminiscent of Pensacola, Florida's Spanish heritage, while the interior is modern in style. In 1887 African-American parishioners belonging to Christ Church separated and formed St. Cyprian's as a mission. Today it is still a mission in the Episcopal Diocese of Northwest Florida, and may be one of the oldest missions in the United States. churt@uwf.edu (UWF Public History) http://uwf.edu/history/podcasts/Timeless_Voices/overview.cfm 809030-2007 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 02:21:56 CST news education