Crazy Horse And Wounded Knee Massacre
William B. Matson and descendants of Crazy Horse, Floyd Clown, Doug War Eagle and Don Red Thunder, have been traveling around the US, Canada, and Europe telling their family stories and revealing the truth of the plight of Native Americans in general. Their visit to Amarillo marked their 105th book signing and storytelling appearance. This series is a part of the CaptiveImage.us Heritage Preservation Project and was recorded and published with the permission of William B. Matson and the Crazy Horse Family. Dusty Reins is holding the book in the photo above.
Spooky Stories
I have always loved stories that give me goosebumps or shivers while reading or listening to them. I think it all began when I started going on scout camping trips to the mountains in New Mexico. Most of those stories were classic tales told in the woods around campfires and were a lot of fun. But there are also personal first-hand stories of ghosts and creepy supernatural happenings that defy logical reasoning.
Heritage Preservation Project
As a contemporary historian and documentarian, I have identified a number of areas where firsthand knowledge, experiences, stories, and events can be preserved with digital video for private or research use. This page outlines some of the areas I have been concentrating on with some video examples. I look forward to getting new opportunities to do more to document our heritage.
SPS Southwestern Public Service Vintage Films
These videos are a digital reproduction of the original film and analog beta video donated to the Research Center of Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum by Xcel Energy.
Live Music in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, Texas has had a rich tradition of live music venues featuring local, regional and well-known music artists since the town was established in 1887. This page introduces some current Amarillo live music groups and the folks who make it all happen, plus info about bands of the past. I have provided links to recorded music video samples and fan pages where available.