Holley Snaith

Say It With History: Conversations That Shaped The Past with Holley Snaith: Saving the Eleanor Roosevelt School: A Conversation with Preservationist Voncher Walker Historic preservation is more than saving buildings—it’s about honoring stories, communities, and the legacies that shaped who we are. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring story of the E...

Learn more about the Eleanor Roosevelt School by listening to my conversation with Voncher Walker on #SayItWithHistory. 🎙️ We explore its legacy, impact, and FDR’s role in its founding.
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In this photo, FDR is attending the dedication of a Rosenwald School for Black students in Warm Springs, GA—a school he personally helped fund. He named it in honor of Eleanor Roosevelt, a fierce advocate for educational equality. #FDR #RosenwaldSchools #CivilRightsHistory #EleanorRoosevelt

Thank you for the reply, Matthew. I think there were several little things that inspired ER to take action but mainly it was her strong convictions about equality and right vs. wrong. For years, she had stood up for the marginalized and oppressed, and she would until she died in 1962.

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Excited to share the first episode of Say It With History! 🎙️
I spoke with Voncher Walker about preserving the #EleanorRooseveltSchool in Warm Springs, GA, which was a Rosenwald School.
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The First Lady’s Dissent: Eleanor Roosevelt and Japanese Internment How the First Lady quietly challenged one of America’s darkest wartime decisions.

New article out now in Teatime History!
"The First Lady’s Dissent" looks at how Eleanor Roosevelt quietly challenged Japanese American internment during WWII.
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#EleanorRoosevelt #WWII #JapaneseInternment #History #Leadership

Notes from Holley From Writing to Launching My Own Podcast — All the Latest!

My August newsletter is live! Two new articles + the biggest news: the podcast Say It With History drops August 6—trailer is out now! 🎙️
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#Podcast #Newsletter #HistoryMatters #SayItWithHistory #Historian

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🎙️ The countdown is on!
My new podcast Say It With History launches next Wednesday, August 6th. Biweekly episodes with guests who bring the past to life in powerful ways. Follow wherever you listen to your podcasts. 🎧 #SayItWithHistory #History #Podcast #Conversations linktr.ee/SayItWithHis...

On July 27, 1940, the very first #1 hit on Billboard’s National Best Selling Retail Records chart was “I’ll Never Smile Again” by #TommyDorsey & His Orchestra—featuring a young #FrankSinatra and the Pied Pipers. It stayed on top for 12 weeks and launched Sinatra to stardom. #Music #History🎙️

Stylish and comfortable. 😎

Friday vibes with Frank Sinatra and Yul Brynner, poolside at Sinatra’s desert compound in Rancho Mirage, California — 1965. Classic and cool. 🕶️🌴 #FrankSinatra #YulBrynner #1960s #RanchoMirage #ClassicHollywood #CoachellaValley

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” – Shakespeare
I love this poster and mug. Excited for the first episode of "Say It With History" to launch on August 6th! 🎙️✨
#SayItWithHistory #History #Podcast #Memories
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Say It With History: Conversations That Shaped The Past with Holley Snaith From unsung trailblazers to cultural icons, Say It with History explores how the past shapes the stories we tell—and the lives we lead. Hosted by historian and writer Holley Snaith, each episode featu...

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🎙️ Say It With History is a new podcast spotlighting people who bring history to life—through music, writing, museums, and more.
I’m thrilled to share the trailer (live now!) with the first episode dropping in August.
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#SayItWithHistory #Podcast #HistoryMatters

‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ and the Rise of the Music Biopic How a groundbreaking film brought Loretta Lynn’s story and country music into the American mainstream

Read more about how "Coal Miner’s Daughter" redefined the music biopic in my latest article for Counter Arts. ##FilmHistory #MusicBiopics #CounterArts
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In the decades after "Coal Miner's Daughter" hit theaters, Loretta Lynn and Sissy Spacek remained close friends, and considered themselves like sisters. Here they are together at the 2010 CMA Awards. #LorettaLynn #SissySpacek #CMAAwards #CountryMusic

I can’t let the day go by without remembering #GingerRogers, born on July 16, 1911. I’ve been so fortunate to research her—and Fred—as part of my work, and I admire her talent and spirit.
Here she is with #FredAstaire on the set of "Tom, Dick and Harry" (1941). #ClassicHollywood #RKO #History

I just mentioned this on a podcast I did speaking on Ginger. It was he who originated it, not Ginger nor Ann Richards (though she used the quote).

You are so right—and "Monkey Business" was another great one a few years later!

Love those two! I just watched "Tom, Dick, and Harry" also—another favorite of mine that Ginger did.

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🎙️ Big News - I’m launching a podcast! Say It With History explores the people, stories, and conversations that connect our past to the present. The trailer is live now—first episode drops in August! Follow wherever you get your podcasts.
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‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ and the Rise of the Music Biopic How a groundbreaking film brought Loretta Lynn’s story and country music into the American mainstream

New article in Counter Arts! I explore how the movie "Coal Miner’s Daughter" not only redefined the music biopic but also shaped my path as a historian. 45 years later, its impact still resonates. #LorettaLynn #Biopic #CoalMinersDaughter #SissySpacek
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Coming this August! I had a wonderful conversation with @andi94.bsky.social on the #WordstageTheatrePodcast about a classic movie musical that still shines today. Of course, I also share some historical facts. Can’t wait for you to hear it! 🎙️🎬 #History #ClassicHollywood #Musicals #Podcast

Power and Peace: Politicians Who Found Sanctuary in Palm Springs Where politics met peace under the sun.

New article out now: 🌴 Palm Springs has long been more than a Hollywood escape—it’s also been a place of retreat and reinvention for presidents and politicians. From Reagan to Sonny Bono, here’s how four figures found peace in the desert. #PalmSprings #History #Politics
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That's right! Thankfully the tower was rebuilt after the fire. That is neat that you lived across the street.

Four Stars Who Put Palm Springs on the Map From Sinatra to Marylin Monroe, how Hollywood’s elite shaped the Coachella Valley’s golden legacy.

You can read more about Lucille Ball and three other stars who found rest in the desert in my latest article: medium.com/lessons-from...

Like many Hollywood stars, Lucille Ball began visiting Palm Springs in the late 1930s. She later built a home at Thunderbird Country Club, where she could escape the pressures of television and fame. Here she is at the historic El Mirador Hotel. ☀️📸 #PalmSprings #LucilleBall #OldHollywood

Beautiful time in the #SanJacinto Mountains after taking the #PalmSpringsAerialTramway up 8,500 ft. Dreamed up in the 1930s. Built with helicopters in the '60s. Still the world’s largest rotating tram car. The tramway is a feat of imagination and engineering. 🚡 #PalmSprings #History
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