John Calvin Coovert – Photographer
by Dennis Wolf Best viewed on desktop John Calvin Coovert was a photographer in the
Mark
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral
St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral is 165 years old this year. Listen as Mark talks with
Ida B. Wells – Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris
We are very pleased to have Shelby County Mayor Lee Harris join us for this
The Chinese in Memphis
Many Memphians are unaware the Chinese first immigrated to Memphis more than 150 years go.
The Enchanted Forest
Joe and I had the pleasure of spending time with Olive Gamble who was a
Germantown Fire Department
If you were around the Germantown area in the early 70’s you no doubt remember
Sears Crosstown – The Concourse
Today’s episode is one most long-time Memphians can relate to. Sears Crosstown was a staple
Trail of Tears
We are joined on this very interesting and timely subject by two experts in Graydon
I Have Always Wondered…
Do you have a question about Memphis history that has so far not been answered?
Happy New Year from the Our Memphis History Team
What can be said about 2020 that hasn’t already been said? It was a tough
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 3
In this final installment of our 3 part series on the 1978 Firefighter strike, we
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 2
Welcome back for our second installment of the three part series about the events of
1978 Firefighter Strike – Episode 1
We are pleased to present a 3 part series on one of our most requested
Latinos In Memphis
In this episode we talk all things in the Memphis Latino Community. From the beginning
Welcome to the Team – Willy Bearden
We are pleased and honored to announce that Willy Bearden has joined the OMH team.
Lucius McGehee – Memphis Reborn 1880-1886
Our guest this episode is noted Memphis author Lucius McGehee. We discuss his latest book,
John Harkins
We at Our Memphis History are sadden today to report the passing of one of
April 2020 Update – COVID-19 And The Future
Hi everyone, just a quick episode to update you on the goings on of the
Elmwood Cemetery
Opened in 1852, more than two miles outside of the then city limits, Elmwood has
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Join us as we discuss what could arguably be our most controversial person and subject
How I Work: John Robilio
John has been a part of the Our Memphis History from the very beginning. He
How I Work: Douglas Cupples
Doug Cupples holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in political science, and a Ph.D. in history
How I Work: Mike Vanelli
Mike is another one of our earliest team members, He has done everything from moderating
How I Work: Drew Canale
The How I Work series shines a spotlight on our researchers, contributors and others who