The State Historical Society of Missouri

We're at The State Historical Society of Missouri today touring an exhibit called 'Ginger Rogers: Dressed to Impress' with curator Joan Stack! MU TAM student work is featured alongside a variety of apparel worn by the Hollywood actress (and Missouri native) during her many decades in show business. June 7, 2024

The exhibit, which explores the history of Missouri's music scene, is available to experience at the State Historical Missouri Society of Missouri until the end of the year.

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Beth Pike and Laura Jolley of State Historial Society of Missouri about two events coming next Tuesday. First, at noon, is "Following The Paper Trail of Dewey and Danforth" about what can be learned in the archival papers of two Missouri legislators, Dewey Short and John Danforth. That will be followed at 6 with an event including a screening of "Generations: African-American Exoerience In Springfield And The Ozarks" from Ozarks Public Television.

The State Historical Society of Missouri has partnered with the Missouri School of Journalism and the Missouri Photo Workshop - from which this exhibit originates, celebrating 75 years in existence - for what they're calling 'Small Towns, Big Stories', or photographs of various small towns in the Show-Me State taken by professional photographers dating back to 1949. JOAN STACK says, "it's a really interesting way of looking at Missouri's history." November 1, 2023

The State Historical Society of Missouri (SHSMO) has recently updated its Historic Missourians website.

There's a special exhibit for the politically-minded on display now through the end of September at The State Historical Society of Missouri. On today's show, JOAN STACK, curator of art collections, takes us through each of the three prints in George Caleb Bingham's 'Election Series' from the mid-19th century. August 25, 2023

Thomas Hart Benton is making history yet again, this time as the largest statue (we're talking 5,000 lbs) at the Center for Missouri Studies! JOAN STACK, curator or art collections for The State Historical Society of Missouri, tells us the story of its journey from the U.S. Capitol, where it's been since 1899, to right here in Columbia. May 31, 2023

Job Point rehabilitation services director JOHN SCALISE tells us how his department helps those with a disability maintain long-term employment that doesn't affect their SSI or SSDI benefits (Ticket to Work). Also, KEVIN WALSH invites everyone to a special screening of a documentary about the Ozark Mountain Music Festival, a Woodstock-like event that took place in Sedalia in 1974. (4:55) May 30, 2023

‘History on Elm’ is a monthly series that takes a closer look at a variety of topics like art, authors, and what’s hanging in the gallery at the Center for Missouri Studies on Elm St. - and all within your lunch hour! GARY KREMER, executive director, The State Historical Society of Missouri, tells us what’s coming up this month. Also, meet the new president of the League of Women Voters Columbia-Boone County, MAHREE SKALA! Mahree says the May ‘Lunch and Learn’ will focus on the mental health and well-being of senior citizens. Watch for details! (3:13) May 5, 2023

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