Sean Rost

Oral Historian

Sean Rost, a lifelong Jefferson City resident, earned his PhD from the University of Missouri and specializes in twentieth century US, Missouri, and African American history. Rost also holds a master's degree in history from Lincoln University and a bachelor's degree in history education from William Woods University. Rost joined SHSMO as oral historian in January 2018. He is an avid Mizzou fan.

Contact information

Department

Columbia Research Center

Office Email

RostS@shsmo.org

Office Number

(573) 882-0417

Office Address

605 Elm Street, Columbia, MO 65201

Events

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Nov 07 Nov 07

Fall Lecture and Annual Meeting

The State Historical Society of Missouri is making plans for the Annual Meeting on November 7. This virtual event includes the annual business meeting, awards announcement, workshop, and the fall lecture featuring speaker Amy Laurel Fluker presenting on Missouri women and the commemoration of the Civil War.

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Oct 20

“From the Hell’s Brew of Malice, Hatred, and Vindictiveness”: The 1906 Investigation of George E. Ladd, Director of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy

Join Dr. Larry Gragg for a conversation about George E. Ladd, the strong-willed director of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy (MSM) at the turn of the twentieth century. Gragg explores how Ladd's determination to transform MSM into a first-rate technological institution created powerful enemies that led to a contentious investigation. Online and free, registration required.