The Mission US team collaborated closely with a number of advisors who provided expertise on the historical, archaeological, and cultural content of Spirit of a Nation. We are so grateful to the many people who contributed their time, expertise, and personal stories to creating this mission and helping ensure it appropriately represents the culture and experiences of the Apalachee people.
Lead Historical Advisors
Aubrey Lauersdorf, PhD, Assistant Professor of History, Florida State University
Tanya Peres, PhD, RPA, Professor of Anthropology, Florida State University
Additional Historical Advisors
Rachel Briggs, PhD, Teaching Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Rochelle Marrinan, PhD, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Florida State University
Andrés Reséndez, PhD, Professor of History, University of California at Davis
Mariana Zinni, PhD, Professor of Spanish, Queens College/City University of New York
Apalachee Advisors
Chief Arthur Bennett
Second Chief Charissa Zenobia Bennett Inabnet
Councilman Gilmer T. Bennett
Councilman Little John Bennett
Community Chief Alex Torres Tall
Councilwoman Regina Vercher LaCour
Councilman Alex Torres Tall III
Community Chief Evelyn Shirley
Chief Troy Kerry
Co-Chief Lee Martsching
Secretary Lenore Troquille
Council Member Reagan Rousell
Council Member Serena Simonsen
London Vallery
For American Social History Project/Center for Media and Learning
The Graduate Center, The City University of New York
Lead Content Developer: Anne M. Valk, PhD
Researchers: Emily Uruchima, MA
For Electric Funstuff
Executive Producer: David Langendoen
Senior Producer: Benjamin Galynker
Game Design: Benjamin Galynker, David Langendoen
Additional Game Design: James Hung
Instructional Design: Leah Potter
Writers: Benjamin Galynker, David Langendoen, Leah Potter
Lead Animator: James Hung
3D Artist: James Hung
Additional 3D Art: Md Mahim
2D Artists: Melody Te, James Hung
Interface Design: James Hung
Character & Costume Design: Melody Te
Engineer: Devin Quinn
Original Engine and Tool Development: Dale Gordon
Scripting: David Langendoen
QA Testing: Lara Galynker Bloom, Md Mahim
Voiceover Recording and Engineering:
New York: CityVox
Illinois: Chicago Recording Company
Oklahoma:The Echo Studio
Voiceover Artists:
J.L. Acevedo (Father Diego)
Luis Bermudez (Esteban, Sailor)
Thomas Lee Berryhill Jr (Bip)
Dylan Carusona (Cuy, Kamasa)
Briana Gonzalez (Alap, Chinacosa, Maxina)
Lulu Goodfox (Nicki Seward)
Joshua Orsi (Asta)
Erik Ransom (Professor Alvarez, Father Serrano)
Samibah Straits (Isfane)
Kaili Turner (Dr. Duval)
Dan Warrior (Timucua Trader)
Images:
Wade Bishop Photography: Mission San Luis Winter Solstice images
Florida Division of Historical Resources: Photograph of iron hoe excavated at Mission San Luis, 1972 Accessions.
Tanya Peres: FSU Anthropology Students excavating in the Spanish Village at San Luis de Talimali (8LE4), 2018
Music and Archival Audio:
“Let Us Sing About Heaven” (non-English), James Mortimer Boudreaux. John and Ruby Lomax 1940 Southern States Recordings Collection, part of the Archive of American Folk Song at the Library of Congress (http://lccn.loc.gov/2009655314): courtesy of London Vallery.
“Stomp Dance with Turtle Shell Rattles,” original source unknown: courtesy of Mission San Luis Story Map
For THIRTEEN
Executive Producers: Jill Peters, Sandra Sheppard
Senior Producer: Michelle Chen
Associate Producer: Jesse Pilnik
Production Assistant: Martha Morton
Education Director: Sandy Goldberg
Associate Director, Community Engagement: Kristina Kirtley
Educator Engagement Specialist: Jennifer Abramowski
Curriculum Consultants: Lori Lachowski, Daniel Sigward
Logo Design: Brian Whitehill
Music Supervision: Emily Lee
Budget Controller: Adiata DeVore, Minico Roberts
Attorneys: Laura Ball, Jane Pennebaker
Marketing and Communications: Lindsey Horvitz
Vice President, Programming: Stephen Segaller
Special thanks to:
Kurt Bieg, for letting us modify and use his “Pop the Lock” mechanic for the sneaking and cooking games.
Marie Prentice, Senior Archaeologist, Collections, Bureau of Archaeological Research
Sam Wilford, Deputy State Archaeologist & Collections and Conservation Supervisor, Bureau of Archaeological Research