HIST 358

Spring 2023 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 17-May 3

History Harvest: Collaborative Digital Public History

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Credit: 3 hours.

Students work with instructor and community collaborators to host a "History Harvest," an event during which community members share personal stories about and artifacts related to a particular event, historical development, and/or place. The class will catalog the images and recordings gathered and use them to present digital exhibits. Readings include relevant historical works for context and methodological works on public and digital history skills needed for the project. Students will develop hands-on experience with these skills.

May be repeated to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours, if topics vary.

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HIST 358 class schedule data for spring 2023
	CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
	74137	Lecture-Discussion	A	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	1028 Lincoln Hall	Gilbert, D	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/17/23-05/03/23 Section Info: Description: Our class will help develop a museum exhibit commemorating the inaugural Farm Aid concert, which was held at our very own Memorial Stadium in 1985. 80,000 people attended the musical extravaganza, with millions more watching live on television. The event raised millions of dollars to support family farmers enduring devastating economic conditions. The concert’s dozens of performers included stars like Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Tom Petty, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, and John Mellencamp. Through readings, recordings, and films we will learn about the concert and its multiple historical contexts (e.g., economic, musical, political, regional). We will also engage with local archives, organizations, and community members. This work will include a “History Harvest” event, where the public will be invited to share personal stories and artifacts related to Farm Aid.