I think I’ve discovered two relatives I never knew existed – in the city where I grew up! I’ve been doing Genealogy for a long time and thought I had “met” them all at one point or another, and then I came across this old newspaper article. In May of 1929, employees from the... (Read More)
During this November week in American history a famous First Lady, a painter, and an actor died: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, American First Lady, died at 78 on 7 November 1962 Norman Perceval Rockwell, American painter, died at 84 on 8 November 1978 Terence Steven “Steve” McQueen, American actor, died at 50 on 7 November... (Read More)
During this October week in American history three musical geniuses died who had a big impact on music—both in America and around the world: Cole (Albert) Porter, American composer, died at 73 on 15 October 1964 Bing Crosby (Harry Lillis “Bing” Crosby, Jr.), American singer and actor, died at 74 on 14 October 1977... (Read More)
Scott Phillips looks up news stories in old newspapers to learn more about these three famous entertainers who died this week in American history... (Read More)
During this September week in American history three famous octogenarians died who had a big impact on America: Daniel Boone, American explorer, died at 85 on 26 September 1820 Theodor Seuss Geisel (better known as “Dr. Seuss”), American children’s book author, died at 87 on 24 September 1991 Paul Newman, American actor, died at... (Read More)
Scott Phillips researches the history of an old acting professor of his—Jeff Corey—and in turn fills in some blanks in his own life history... (Read More)
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