ANC ORAL HISTORIES
Arkansas Northeastern College’s Oral History Collection seeks to gather and preserve the rich memories and experiences of individuals from Northeast Arkansas and its surrounding areas. By documenting these firsthand accounts, we aim to create a valuable record of the region’s history and heritage.
FOR GENERAL INQUIRIES:
Dr. Jillian Hartley
870-762-3141
jhartley@smail.anc.edu
Recorded History Podcast
Dr. Jillian Hartley
Brief Podcast Description.
Deanita Hicks
Deanita Hicks is a former ANC Dean and faculty member. She served in those roles form 1989-2020. Hicks is also a former student and graduate of ANC.
Bill Tyer
Bill Tyer is a current faculty member at ANC and served as the Head Men's Basketball Coach from 1981-1992 at what was then Mississippi County Community College.
COMING SOON.
ANC HISTORY
Dr. Robin Myers
Dr. Robin Myers is a former Arkansas Northeastern College President who served in that position from 2005 to 2012.
Dr. James Shemwell
Dr. James Shemwell is a former Arkansas Northeastern College President who served in that position from 2013 to 2023.
Dr. Christopher Heigle
Dr. Christopher Heigle is Arkansas Northeastern College's current President. Heigle was named President in 2023.
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COLD WAR HISTORY
Revis Edmonds
Historian Revis Edmonds reflects on his experiences growing up during the Cold War, providing insightful perspectives and analysis that shed light on this defining era.
Dr. Robert Certain
Dr. Robert Certain, a decorated veteran and Episcopal priest, served as a B-52 navigator in the Vietnam War, completing 100 combat missions before being shot down and captured in 1972. After returning, he became an Air Force chaplain, retiring as a Colonel in 1999, and has since dedicated himself to supporting veterans' affairs.
Robbie Wade Certain
Robbie Wade Certain, a Blytheville, Arkansas native and Arkansas State University graduate, reflects on her life, including her marriage to Colonel Robert Certain, who was shot down and captured during the Vietnam War. She shares the emotional challenges of waiting for his return and the impact of the Cold War and the closure of Eaker Air Force Base on her community and family.
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AGRICULTURAL HISTORY
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STEEL INDUSTRY HISTORY
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