Leafing Through History: Oak Park, Forest Park, and the Eastland
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Key Highlights of Episode 49:
- Eastland News Update: An intriguing update from a relative of coroner Peter Hoffman.
- RootsTech 2024: The upcoming world's largest genealogy conference is right around the corner.
- Genealogy as a Swiss Army Knife: Explore the multifaceted tools of genealogy, from DNA analysis to historical research, and how they've helped me piece together my family's past.
- Deep Dive into Oak Park: I share stories from Oak Park, Illinois, and its connection to the Eastland disaster.
- A Look at Forest Park, Illinois: I explore the unique history and vibe of Forest Park, including its large cemeteries and connection to the Eastland disaster.
- Highlighting Individual Stories: This episode features the tragic tales of Earl Dawson, Matthew Bonga, and Gertrude Stork whose lives were cut short by the disaster.
- What do the Ziegfeld Follies and the Florodora Girls have to do with the Eastland Disaster? You'll have to tune in!
Music:
Links:
- RootsTech 2024
- The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
- The Historical Society of Forest Park
- Book website: https://www.flowerintheriver.com/
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zettnatalie/
- YouTube: Flower in the River - A Family Tale Finally Told - YouTube
- Medium: Natalie Zett – Medium
- The opening/closing song is Twilight by 8opus
Chapters
1. Leafing Through History: Oak Park, Forest Park, and the Eastland (00:00:00)
2. Exploring the Eastland Disaster Legacy (00:00:07)
3. Exploring the Oak Park and Forest Park Historical Societies (00:11:17)
4. The family who died OF the Eastland (00:23:20)
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