Press Coverage

  • Sunday Forum

    October 31, 2021 - 88.5 WMNF

    Genealogy librarian Drew Smith is on 88.5 WMNF's Sunday Forum discussing the history of the long forgotten African-American cemetery, Zion. Tune in by selecting the October 31st episode in the dropdown on the right under Listen On Demand.

  • How Florida’s newspapers grew, prospered and struggled

    October 25, 2021 - Tampa Bay Times - Gary R. Mormino and David Shedden

    Journalists across the state continue to tell the stories that become the first draft of Florida history, no matter how those stories are delivered.

  • Moseley Homestead, right in the heart of Brandon, will take you back in time

    October 15, 2021 - ABC Action News - Jillian Ramos

    Exploring Moseley House and the work being done by Dr. Lori Collins, and their team at Digital Heritage and Humanities Collections at USF, to preserve its legacy.

  • Florida Matters Looks At Tampa's Hispanic Food History

    September 28, 2021 - WUSF Public Media - Dinorah Prevost

    Speaking with Andy Huse, a USF librarian and archivist, and one of the co-authors Barbara Cruz of their new book, "The Cuban Sandwich: A History In Layers," we learn about Tampa’s early Cuban residents and the food culture they introduced to Floridians.

  • Chronicling Florida

    September 15, 2021 - FORUM Magazine - Gary Mormino & David Shedden

    From the first newspaper in 1783, to the Golden Age of Florida newspapers and this year’s Pulitzer Prizes, Florida’s newspapers have grown, prospered and struggled in a state rich with stories. We explore the rituals, the rivalries and the reporting and share a timeline of key milestones.