Archie McDonald, Ph.D.
CommentatorArchie P. McDonald (b. Nov. 29, 1935 - d. Aug. 16, 2012) aught history at Stephen F. Austin State University for 47 years. He served as host and author of a commentary series on Red River Radio for more than a decade and also served on our community advisory board. He served as director of the East Texas Historical Association and editor of the Association’s Journal for 37 years. He was a past president of the Texas State Historical Association, past vice chair of the Texas Historical Commission, and author/editor of more than 20 books on historical topics—and one book of humor titled Helpful Cooking Hints for House Husbands of Uppity Women. Along with teaching, McDonald served as SFA's community liaison. His Red River Radio commentaries aired for many years on Fridays at 7:35 a.m.
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Commentator Archie McDonald spices up his "Friday Morning Follies" with news of a now defunct nightclub in his neck of the woods.
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Interior decorating is on Archie McDonald's mind, and he comments on how decor often speaks to the inner passions and pursuits of home dwellers.
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Commentator Archie McDonald wants to know what dish you'll eat on new years to seal your fortune for 2012. His Advice, don't skip the black eyed peas.
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Commentator Archie McDonald describes Christmas at his home in Nacogdoches, Texas.
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Commentator Archie McDonald shares his family's Christmas traditions and congregating around grandma's table.
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Commentator Archie McDonald pines for the local hardware store where he could count out and purchase 13 screws.
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Commentator Archie McDonald pays tribute to a prized Nacogdoches hairdresser and his signature coifs.
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Commentator Archie McDonald looks at the origins of some common expressions and words, mythical or not.
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Commentator Archie McDonald counts his blessings as Thanksgiving draws near.
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Commentator Archie McDonald puzzles out the order of things and right of way.