”It Came from The Archives” - Troy University’s Wiregrass Archives Podcast
Take a look at the past through the lens of ”It Came from the Archives” as Wiregrass archivist and historian Marty Olliff shares stories from Alabama’s history. For each episode, our host and Olliff explore a facet of Wiregrass history, drawing contemporary connections to the world we live in today. Oh, and by the way, these stories are fascinating and fun, with facts and tales you’ll definitely want to share with someone! So tune in and let us be your guide through the Wiregrass archives.
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Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Today, we’re tackling African American history in the Wiregrass Area, through the lens of one family in particular. In many ways, life for the Weems family in the mid-twentieth century was similar to that of other African-American families in Alabama, but in others, their experiences were extremely different.
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
Sunday Jun 12, 2022
In the inaugural episode of "It Came from the Archives", Host Greg Phillips sits down with Marty Olliff, Director of the Wiregrass Archives in Dothan, Alabama. Marty tells us the story of A.A. Wiley, who founded Troy University and would leave an imprint on the Wiregrass region.