Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
"Flower in the River" podcast, inspired by my book of the same name, explores the 1915 Eastland Disaster in Chicago and its enduring impact, particularly on my family's history. We'll explore the intertwining narratives of others impacted by this tragedy as well, and we'll dive into writing and genealogy and uncover the surprising supernatural elements that surface in family history research. Come along with me on this journey of discovery.
Podcasting since 2023 • 81 episodes
Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
Latest Episodes
Tickers Tapping, Phones Ringing: Women Racing to Break the Eastland Tragedy
Eastland Disaster on Chicago MedThe TV show Chicago Med referenced the Eastland disaster in its Season 10 premiere.Jenny Jose’s article in Central Recorder discussed this reference.G...
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Episode 81
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32:07
Alive & Anxious: Frank Escapes, Amelia Waits
Step into a time machine and find yourself on the misty banks of the Chicago River in 1915. The air is thick with anticipation as thousands of Western Electric employees and their families prepare for a day of fun. Little do they know, history ...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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45:32
Badge-Worthy Bravery and the Journalist Who Missed the Boat
What if a single event could forever change the fate of countless families and a whole city? Join us this week as we unravel the untold stories of the 1915 Eastland disaster, starting with Ann Smith's riveting family history. Ann shares the val...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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44:55
Storytellers of the Eastland: From Tombstones to Trumpets
In episode 78 of Flower in the River podcast, I explore the power of storytelling through two distinct voices connected to the Eastland disaster. First, I introduce you to Jennifer from the Instagram page Posts in the Gra...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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31:15
Pencils, Presses, and Persistence: The Eastland's News Heroes
Join me on a thrilling journey through time as we uncover the hidden world of early 20th-century journalism during one of Chicago's darkest hours--the Eastland Disaster of 1915.Highlights:My personal pilgrimage to a fa...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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44:36