History

  1. Democracy in Florida: A Work in Progress

    We are excited to welcome back to the Matheson Dr. Steve Noll. His presentation “Democracy in Florida: A Work in Progress” is a companion program to the “Voices and Votes: Alachua County” exhibit and the Smithsonian traveling exhibit – “Voices and Votes: Democracy in America,’…

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  2. Cora Roberson: Gainesville’s Own Hidden Figure

    Cora Roberson, the first woman to run for elected office in the City of Gainesville, cracked the glass ceiling that was soon shattered by women being elected to office. Mrs. Roberson was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Florida Memorial College (BA Science), Tuskegee Institute…

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  3. The Roots of American Music: Blues and Beyond pt.1

    UF Honors Professor Dr. Ed Kellerman presents a multi-media interactive presentation on the origins of Delta blues, its spread throughout the region, the movers and shakers, and the blues recording industry.