The Albert Gore Research Center documents Middle Tennessee's political and social history through its unique archival collections. Located @MTSU.
Murfreesboro, TN
Joined October 2012
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Why pave #music history & put up a parking lot? #MTSU prof @cbdahan says if you can't keep old #recording #studios standing, use @StaxRecords' example & open @StaxMuseum! Hear his ideas TONIGHT, 8/9, @ 9:30 CT (& again 6am Sun, 8/14) on @WMOT_RootsRadio: bit.ly/MTHistoricStudiosOnTh…
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Happy birthday to the Smithsonian Institution! Founded #OTD in 1846, @Smithsonian museums & galleries are home to rare natural wonders, priceless historic objects, and artistic treasures from all around the globe. Make them a part of your #WashingtonDC visit.
ALT A large red brick building with ornate towers.
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#MTSU's #summer2022 #commencement is TOMORROW, 8/6, & we know at least 857 people who can hardly wait! 😉 Join us in person @MurphyCenter @ 9a CDT or stream at mtsu.edu/live or #TrueBlueTV to celebrate! More info: bit.ly/MTSummer22GradPreview 🎓🎉💙👏 #Classof2022 #TrueBlue
ALT A stack of MTSU diploma covers awaits graduates as they cross the stage inside Murphy Center during commencement ceremonies in this file photo, which also includes the horizontal MT logo and text reading “SATURDAY, AUG. 6, 9A CENTRAL" and "MTSU.EDU/LIVE" & "MTSU.EDU/TRUEBLUETV." Students will return to Murphy Center Saturday, Aug. 6, for the university's summer 2022 commencement ceremony. (MTSU file photo by J. Intintoli)
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Look at what we haaaaave!!!
Mare sure you stop by one of the FJE’s events this fall semester and pick up a pronoun button!
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The Johnny Hayes Political Memorabilia Collection has lots of different buttons representing organizations involved in political and social issues, like this one from the National Abortion Rights Action League.
#PoliticalHistory #ReproductiveJustice
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Promise Land, Tenn. was established by formerly enslaved people during Reconstruction. Each June, people gather to keep its stories alive.
We're joined by descendants Serina Kay Gilbert and Sokoto Fulani, and TSU history professor @learothawms. Listen at noon on 90.3 FM @WPLN.
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Don't let YOUR family's #RutherfordCountyHistory disappear! @MTSUGoreCenter is celebrating #Juneteenth THIS SAT, 6/18, @ the #BradleyAcademyMuseum with info on the new Middle Tennessee #AfricanAmerican #OralHistory Project. Learn more: bit.ly/MTBlackOralHistoryPro… #BlackHistoryMatters
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On this day in 1961, 10 Freedom Riders traveled from Nashville to Birmingham.
Today we're remembering these civil rights activists.
The guests are activist Gloria McKissack and @StylishNegro, @destinyoshay and @Swrap, who were part of the @VersifyPodcast on the Freedom Riders.
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The #NCPH2023 Call for Proposals is now open through July 15. You can also submit an optional topic proposal by June 15 to get feedback or find co-presenters. Read the CFP and submit at ncph.org/conference/2023-ann…. #publichistory #twitterstorians
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Assessing the Role of race and Power in Oral History Theory and Practice, a (virtual) Symposium June 27-28, 2022 with OHA and @bancroftlibrary
Don't forget to register soon! Find the program and registration information here: oralhistory.org/race-and-pow….
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Happy #StarWarsDay from your friends at (Sky)Walker Library. May the Fourth be with you.
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#MayThe4thBeWithYou on #StarWarsDay!
Our pop-up book collection includes /nine/ Star Wars books, including "Star Wars: the Death Star," published in 1996.
ALT Photograph of two soldiers in black uniforms at controls on the Death Star
ALT Pop-up art of the Death Star exploding with two ships flying away from the explosion
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🎉 CONGRATS to former Public History grad @SarahCalise and all the incredible people across our campus and the state of Tennessee (@mtsugorecenter, @nashvillesites, etc) helping to preserve and interpret an important part of our history! 🥳 mtsunews.com/lgbtq-federal-g…
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Today is the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson integrating Major League Baseball. Robinson endured torrents of abuse while playing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, who he led to six pennants and a World Series title.
This 1949 photo is in @smithsoniannpg. #JackieRobinsonDay
ALT Jackie Robinson wearing a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and holding a baseball bat
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As MTSU’s LGBT+ College Conference continues today, make sure to stop by our first floor exhibit area to check out our latest exhibit with @MTSUGoreCenter, Generations of Pride.
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We received $25K from the Telling the Full History Fund! This will support our partnership with Nashville Queer History to identify LGBTQ sites across Nashville and create a new driving tour. We can’t wait to share more soon! @SavingPlaces @NEHgov @CHP_mtsu @MTSUGoreCenter
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Monica Helms designed the first transgender pride flag in 1999. Helms, a trans activist, donated multiple objects to our @amhistorymuseum, where this flag is part of the collection.
Learn about the flag's symbolism: s.si.edu/3IU5YMs
#TransDayOfVisibility
ALT Miniature flag with pink, blue and white stripes
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We are proud to partner w/the @MTSUGoreCenter at @MTSU which will host Block 1079 of the #NationalAIDSMemorial Quilt, inc a “@nashvillecares” panel honoring local residents who died of AIDS. at the Student Union (1768 MTSU Blvd) April 4-9! @ aidsmemorial.org/displays
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The Quilt was first stitched 35 years ago. On June 11-12 the Memorial will host a FREE display of 3,000 Quilt panels. Presented by @GileadSciences, this event honors those who've passed and reminds us that the fight for a cure is not over.
Learn more at aidsmemorial.org/quilt35
