Tag: Patrick Huber
S&T historian’s new book chronicles record producers who created American roots music
A new book released today (May 15, 2018), A&R Pioneers: Architects of American Roots Music on Record, provides the first full-length account of the men and women who shaped the creation of what is now known as American roots music.
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Missouri S&T historian to deliver keynote at international music conference
Missouri University of Science and Technology historian Dr. Patrick Huber will deliver the keynote address and moderate a panel on country music journalist and novelist Paul Hemphill at the International Country Music Conference.
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Missouri S&T historian wins literary award
Dr. Patrick Huber, professor of history and at Missouri University of Science and Technology, has been awarded a Deems Taylor/Virgil Thomson Award for his essay on African American contributions to the creation of hillbilly music.
Read More »New book examines breadth of writing about Hank Williams
Since Hank Williams’ New Year’s Day death in 1953, journalists, biographers, historians and scholars have written extensively about the country music legend. A new book co-edited by a Missouri University of Science and Technology historian compiles much of this work and examines Williams’ place in American history and popular culture.
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New book examines Kennedy assassination controversy
A new book published this fall by a Missouri University of Science and Technology historian commemorates the 50th anniversary of the John F. Kennedy assassination by examining the so-called news-leak controversy – one of the lesser-known mysteries surrounding President Kennedy’s death.
Read More »James Madison fellowships promote study of Constitution
March 1 is the deadline for interested college students and graduates to apply for the 2007 James Madison Fellowships, says Dr. Patrick Huber, associate professor of history at the University of Missouri-Rolla.
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