Gainesville, FL—During the week of September 17 through September 22, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program (SPOHP) at UF will return to the Mississippi Delta to continue research on the civil rights movement in Mississippi with veteran civil rights activists and leading scholars of the Mississippi campaign for equal rights. This year marks the 6th …
Gainesville, FL—During the week of September 17 through September 22, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program (SPOHP) at UF will return to the Mississippi Delta to continue oral history research on the civil rights movement. SPOHP will bring a research team of UF graduate and undergraduate students to continue collaboration with the Sunflower County Civil …
Gainesville, FL—On October 1, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program will premiere “Siempre Adelante,” a documentary film that chronicles the life experiences and struggles of first-generation immigrants from Latin America in Alachua County, Florida at 6:00 p.m. in Pugh Hall. Flyers, posters, and the news release are available in SPOHP's Press Kit. The movie, produced …
Stetson Kennedy: Re-imagining Justice in the 21st Century October 22, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pugh Hall Main Auditorium University of Florida Campus Full news release. Come join us for a multidimensional discussion of the legacy of Stetson Kennedy, renowned author, folklorist, and activist, to mark the donation of his papers to the University of Florida. …
On December 4, 2013, SPOHP will host a student panel at 6 p.m. at the Civic Media Center in downtown Gainesville entitled, “SPOHP in the Delta: 6th Annual Student Panel.” This annual event highlights student research initiatives resulting from SPOHP’s yearly research trip to the Mississippi Delta. Panelists will give a multimedia presentation and share …
Official press kit now available. Vietnam War veteran and political activist Scott Camil will speak to community members and students about the release of the new Samuel Proctor Oral History Program Gainesville 8 Collection on March 12 from 12:50 to 1:40 p.m. at UF’s Ustler Hall Atrium. The Gainesville 8 trial gained national attention when …
On Wednesday, April 9 from 10 AM to 5 PM, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program (SPOHP) is facilitating an oral history workshop for the public. Dr. Paul Ortiz, University of Florida history professor and vice president of the Oral History Association, will lead the workshop along with the award-winning SPOHP staff. Topics covered will include: …
Gainesville, Florida – April 25, 2014 – On April 25th, the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program and the Institute of Hispanic-Latino Cultures “La Casita”, will premiere “Nuestras Historias” a documentary on the origins of the institute and the importance and contributions of Hispanic-Latino students to the University of Florida. Doors will open at 5:00pm, with the …
"Gator Tales" is an original play devised and directed by Kevin Marshall in conjunction with SPOHP, using the unique experiences of African American students at the University of Florida, from the first students who attended more than 50 years ago to members of the current student body. The performance will dramatize honored stories from the UF Samuel Proctor …