Out of the Archives, Season 2
Episodes 13–14, 16, and 18
Season 2 of Out of the Archives offers episodes 13–14, 16, and 18.
The season uses a more free-form approach that lets the stories speak for themselves.
About the series
Out of the Archives is the National Public Housing Museum’s oral history-based podcast, created from interviews with public housing residents across the United States.
Find more episodes on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, PocketCasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Season 2 Episodes
Episode 13
In this episode, “Hidden History America,” storytellers analyze the state of public housing in New York City, moving out of public housing into Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, and the tireless efforts of parents working nights to give their children a better life.
Narrators (with links to full-length interviews): Daphany Rose Sanchez, Robert Scott, Blanche Winston, Daniel Nicholson, Roger Prosise, and Charlene-Finley Purnell.
Episode 14
In this episode, “Mind to Grow,” residents share their unapologetic love for their homes, memories of childhood summer fun, and the strength within the community.
Narrators: Carrie Torres, Doris Johnson, Mike Johnson, Janet Williams, Nakia Herron, and Gregory Sain.
Episode 16
In this episode, “Our Neighbors Stepped Up,” narrators from Chicago, Cleveland, New York City, Minneapolis, and South Bend share stories about fun competitions between neighbors during the holidays, the stress of public housing waiting lists, and the importance of community centers for youth development.
Narrators (with links to full-length interviews): Ramona Ferreyra, Danté Hamilton, Connie Lindsey, and Willie McShan.
Episode 18
In this episode, “Pressure and Time Makes Diamonds,” we celebrate Black History Month with a range of narrators sharing a range of their complex experiences as Black residents of New York City public housing.
Narrators: Bonnie Bryant, Domingo Morales, Pam Phillips, and Jayah Arnett.
About our team
Season 2 of Out of the Archives is written and produced by the National Public Housing Museum and mixed and mastered by Seth Engel.
Our theme song, “Born in the Blues,” was written, performed, and recorded by Keith Hudson, a former Stateway Gardens resident.
The logo was designed by Andy Hendricks.
Support
Out of the Archives is made possible through the generous support of the Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation, the Illinois Arts Council, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.
