Annette Atkins

5 Collection Items

• "Civil War Homecoming" - a Fitzgerald Theater event, part 2

  An MPR Presents broadcast of "Civil War Homecoming," which takes a look back at how Minnesotans experienced the war and its aftermath through stories and song. The event was presented at the Fitzgerald Theater to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

  Apr. 15, 201552 minSave
• "Civil War Homecoming" - a Fitzgerald Theater event, part 1

  An MPR Presents broadcast of "Civil War Homecoming," which takes a look back at how Minnesotans experienced the war and its aftermath through stories and song. The event was presented at the Fitzgerald Theater to mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War.

  Apr. 14, 201552 minSave
• A brief history of the Split Rock Lighthouse

  Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer interviews Annette Atkins, history professor at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University, who provides a history primer of the Split Rock Lighthouse.

  Dec. 30, 20124 minSave
• A look at the life and work of African American architect Clarence W. "Cap" Wigington

  MPR’s Cathy Wurzer takes a walking tour with historian Annette Atkins of Harriett Island to check out the pavilion, a building created by noted St. Paul architect Clarence W. "Cap" Wigington. The African American architect left his mark throughout the city.

  Apr. 21, 20104 minSave
• A primer on 150 years of Minnesota history

  What was Minnesota like 150 years ago? What were the events and trends that changed Minnesota since then? Annette Atkins, professor of History at St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota;" and Brian Horrigan, historian, author, and exhibit developer at Minnesota Historical Society.

  Aug. 29, 200760 minSave