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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!
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Links:
- RootsTech 2024
- The Historical Society of Oak Park and River Forest
- The Historical Society of Forest Park
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- The opening/closing song is Twilight by 8opus
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