Podcasts highlighting stories from the Mary Ambler Archives, Lindenwood University.
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Look Closer:That Stories That Shaped Lindenwood
Dah'Mya Sherrod
Discover the hidden history of Lindenwood University through fascinating stories about future presidents, Olympic coaches, groundbreaking scientists, and famous architects. These stories reveal the unforgettable people and events that helped shape Lindenwood’s past.
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Progress and Contridiction: The Life of Mary Sibley
Dah'Mya Sherrod
Explore the life and legacy of Mary Easton Sibley, the founder of Lindenwood University. Discover how she established a school for young women in 1832, overcame financial challenges, and her life around education, faith, and missionary work. This episode also examines the her relationship with slavery and the expectations of nineteenth-century Missouri, offering a deeper look at the woman whose vision helped shape Lindenwood’s history.
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The Unexpected History of Lindenwood University
Dah'Mya Sherrod
Discover 8 fascinating stories from Lindenwood University’s history! From a letter that nearly sent a major donation elsewhere to Andrew Carnegie’s contribution to Ayres Hall, explore the surprising people, unexpected twists, and remarkable historical connections that helped shape Lindenwood. You never know what fascinating secrets are hiding just beneath the surface!
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Tragic Story or Hoax?: The Tale of Maggie Matthews
Dah'Mya Sherrod
Maggie Matthews was a supposed student at Lindenwood College in 1891. Explore the her reported death in that sparked conflicting newspaper publications. Through reports from The New York Times, The St. Charles Cosmos, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this episode examines the unanswered questions, disputed details, and surprising connection to Lindenwood College. Discover how comparing historical sources can reveal contradictions, challenge assumptions, and remind us that not every compelling story is a confirmed fact.