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Hollie Marquess

This podcast showcases original historical research done by students at Fort Hays State University. You can listen to our students talk about a wide range of historical topics from various periods in history. Give us a listen and a shout out if you like what you hear!

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John F. Kennedy’s 1959 Visit to Hays, Kansas

John F. Kennedy’s 1959 Visit to Hays, Kansas

In the last episode of this season, Hollie is joined by history department alum Randy Gonzales. Randy is an expert on J.F.K.'s 1959 visit to Hays, KS. Kennedy's visit to Hays included a stop at the radio station, a news conference at Fort Hays State University (home of Victor E. Tiger and Victor E. History!), a parade, and a banquet. Randy discusses the preparations for his visit, provides details on how the events went, and discusses the 2019 recreation banquet in honor of the anniversary. Have some "apple pie ala democrat" and enjoy!

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John F. Kennedy’s 1959 Visit to Hays, Kansas

John F. Kennedy’s 1959 Visit to Hays, Kansas

In the last episode of this season, Hollie is joined by history department alum Randy Gonzales. Randy is an expert on J.F.K.'s 1959 visit to Hays, KS. Kennedy's visit to Hays included a stop at the radio station, a news conference at Fort Hays State University (home of Victor E. Tiger and Victor E. History!), a parade, and a banquet. Randy discusses the preparations for his visit, provides details on how the events went, and discusses the 2019 recreation banquet in honor of the anniversary. Have some "apple pie ala democrat" and enjoy!

The 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban

The 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban

Dr. Jason Barr, FHSU History M.A. student, joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the 1958 Federal Switchblade Ban. Jason explores the cultural setting of the 1940s and 50s, including perceptions of race and juvenile delinquency, that led to Public Law 85-623. Jason also discusses popular media like films, novels, and magazine articles that led to ideas about who was using switchblades and how, creating a frenzy about teen gangs in the era.

Resistance to Cannabis Prohibition, 1930-1945

Resistance to Cannabis Prohibition, 1930-1945

Dr. Emory Wilder, FHSU Masters in History student, joins Hollie to discuss "Serpents" and "Vipers" and the resistance to cannabis prohibition from 1930-1945. Dr. Wilder covers cannabis in patent medicines, cannabis as a muse in jazz music, and the circumstances that led to discourse on a federal ban.

Hoover, the Flood of 1927, and the African American Turn from the Republican Party

Hoover, the Flood of 1927, and the African American Turn from the Republican Party

In this episode, Will Amos, undergraduate history major, chats with Hollie Marquess about the 1927 Mississippi River Flood. This devastating flood caused hundreds of deaths and displaced thousands from homes. Will discusses the natural disaster, Herbert Hoover's coordination of relief efforts, and the reasons in which this flood marked the African American turn from the Republican Party.

Sensory Interactions in Finnish Death Customs

Sensory Interactions in Finnish Death Customs

FHSU History M.A. student Starla Rajavouri discusses Finnish death customs with Hollie Marquess. Starla focuses on the sensorial aspects of preparing the body of the deceased, burial practices, rites and customs to prevent returning spirits, and the lament traditions.

Soundscapes of Polish Ghettos

Soundscapes of Polish Ghettos

Master's student Matt Davenport joins Hollie to discuss how music, silence, and violence contributed to the soundscapes of Polish ghettos during World War II and how studying those soundscapes contributes to a wider understanding of Jewish experiences in those ghettos.

1950s North Carolina Women's Prison Riots

1950s North Carolina Women's Prison Riots

In our first episode of season six, Chelsea Kiefer joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the social dynamics of two 1950s prison riots that took place in the women's prison in Raleigh, North Carolina. While both riots were motivated by very different circumstances, together they demonstrate that these women felt that rioting was the only way they could create change. However, the riots resulted in even less power for these women in an era before the major inmate rights movements.

The Orphan Train

The Orphan Train

In the last episode of the season, Joanna Lockwood, History Masters Student at FHSU, joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the orphan train. Joanna explains how and why the orphan train began, the experiences faced by orphan train riders on their journey and in their new homes, and modern memorialization efforts. Joanna's great-grandfather, George Lockwood, was an orphan train rider at just six years old.

The Nazi Olympics

The Nazi Olympics

Keith Kuehn, senior history major at Fort Hays State University, joins Hollie Marquess to discuss the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Keith unpacks the use of Nazi propaganda in the efforts to get countries to come to the games and their use of propaganda to prop up their image at the games as well. He also discusses Helene Mayer, a German Jewish fencer who won a silver medal in Berlin.

Futball: A Voice for the Silenced in Nazi Germany

Futball: A Voice for the Silenced in Nazi Germany

David Solis, senior history major at Fort Hays State University, joins Hollie in this episode to discuss Soccer's role in Nazi Germany. He covers individuals and soccer clubs who resisted the Nazi regime in complex ways during World War II.

"Through Hell to the Midwest: Mapping Holocaust Survival in Kansas City"

"Through Hell to the Midwest: Mapping Holocaust Survival in Kansas City"

April is Holocaust Remembrance Month. In this episode, Hollie Marquess is joined by Dr. Amber Nickell and senior history major Sarah Keiss to discuss their project "Through Hell to the Midwest: Mapping Holocaust Survival in Kansas City." This project uses oral history testimonies from the Fortunoff Archive to trace the stories of Holocaust survivors who settled in the Kansas City area. They discuss the project and each share a story of one of their survivors.

Pauline Sabin and the Campaign Against Prohibition

Pauline Sabin and the Campaign Against Prohibition

In this episode, junior history education major Whitney Befort joins Hollie Marquess to discuss Pauline Sabin and her efforts to repeal the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Whitney covers her early life, her involvement in politics, and how she mobilized women all over the country to dismantle Prohibition in the U.S.

Women and Mourning Culture in the Victorian Era

Women and Mourning Culture in the Victorian Era

Kylah Smith, junior history major at FHSU, joins Hollie to discuss what mourning practices looked like in Victorian Era America. She unpacks differences in mourning practices based on gender, societal status, and relationship to the deceased. Kylah also discusses mourning fashion and etiquette and how women's roles changed during the Civil War.

The German Genocide of the Herero

The German Genocide of the Herero

Larry Zieammermann, graduate student at FHSU history, joins Hollie to discuss the German genocide of the Herero in the early 20th century.

Kansas Methodists and the KKK

Kansas Methodists and the KKK

Susan Elliott, Junior history major at FHSU, joins Hollie to discuss The Ku Klux Klan in Kansas and in particular, the interactions between the KKK and the Kansas Methodists.

FHSU Alumna Brianna Buller

FHSU Alumna Brianna Buller

In the final episode of Season 4, Hollie is joined by Brianna Buller. Brianna earned her B.A. in History at FHSU and went on to a M.A. in Public History at Royal Holloway in London. The two discuss her time at both universities, her Threads of Herstory Project, and adventures in Europe.

Epidemic Disease and Medical Relief during the Irish Potato Famine with Dr. Robert Lane

Epidemic Disease and Medical Relief during the Irish Potato Famine with Dr. Robert Lane

In this episode, Dr. Rob Lane, ENT Physician and current FHSU M.A. in History student, joins Hollie to discuss epidemic disease and medical relief during the Irish Potato Famine.

Child-free Women in the early 20th Century

Child-free Women in the early 20th Century

Senior history major Chelsea Kiefer joins Hollie Marquess to discuss women who chose to remain childless in the first half of the 20th century. She unpacks rates of childfree women, methods to prevent pregnancy (including reusable condoms), and Eugenic postcards and other images.

Study Abroad to Prague and Florence

Study Abroad to Prague and Florence

Hollie Marquess is joined by Dr. Kim Perez of the FHSU history program and several of her students that went on a Study Abroad to Prague and Florence over the summer. Savanna Baumgart, Rachel Waddell, Becca Balzan, and Erin Adams discuss all things Prague and Florence in this episode.

Jacqueline Cochran and the creating of the Women's Flying Training Detachment

Jacqueline Cochran and the creating of the Women's Flying Training Detachment

Kayla Nelson, graduate Public History major at FHSU, joins Hollie to discuss female aviation pioneer Jacqueline Cochran, who advocated that women had women pilots had the skills and abilities to fly for the war effort during WWII. She formed the Women Flying Training Detachment and eventually headed the Women's Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs).