I Have Always Wondered…
Do you have a question about Memphis history that has so far not been answered?
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Four Who Served
By Michael Vanelli and Joe V Lowry During one of the darkest times in our
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
B. T. Washington High School Co-ettes Club
Every once in a while I stumble into a story that has all kinds of
Band Director Roscoe Roy Coats
Three years ago I sat down my childhood friend Ray Ransom, who spent his entire
Latinos In Memphis
In this episode we talk all things in the Memphis Latino Community. From the beginning
Ministers In Mayor Crump’s Pocket
(When political power was the prize, legendary politician Edward Crump knew how to get the
Forgotten Hero – Elijah William “Will” Hale, Senior
The Nashville Tennessean Newspaper was quoted as saying “he ran the day to day business
Thomas Frank Cassels – Memphis’ First Black Attorney
I was truly amazed when I started doing the research on this fine Memphian. After
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
The First Black Firefighters
It was the first day of training for the 12 newly hired Black Firefighters on
Pvt. Edward O. Cleaborn
Our wonderful story is about Edward O. Cleaborn. A forgotten Memphis hero, this 18-year-old U.S.
April 2020 Update – COVID-19 And The Future
Hi everyone, just a quick episode to update you on the goings on of the
Forgotten History – Memphis Responds to Tupelo, MS 1936
Over the past 100 years when a neighboring community experienced a devastating disaster, like a
Forgotten History – American Snuff Strike of 1950
Most of us have never heard this story and I admit I was a bit
The Crump Machine and Memphis Police Revolt of 1943
Just like every other city employee of the day, Fire, Public Works, and Teachers, they
Joseph Newberger, Cotton Man, Philanthropist
by Joe V. Lowry Joseph Newberger, born June 12, 1858, was a multi-millionaire, philanthropist, and
G. P. Hamilton
As Memphis history goes, G. P. Hamilton, was one of my heroes. If you get
William B. Fowler
A forgotten name and family who made a real difference in our community, William B
Hero Spotlight: Sargent John Foppiano
The Memphis Police Depart Detective Squad and Sgt. John Foppiano. By Joe V Lowry