Vol. 25, No. 44 — November 5, 2020
What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1860s?
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The 1860s were a decade of change and innovation. Lots of old ways of doing things in the world were being swept aside, new inventions took their place in the world spotlight, and culture produced some amazing things we still appreciate today. These are some of the things your ancestors may have been doing in the intriguing 1860s...
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William Ellery: The Signers of the Declaration of Independence
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William Ellery is one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence, although he is not as well known as some of the others. He was a prominent politician in his time, and was an especially important and active one in the state of Rhode Island, where he was born and lived. This is William’s unique story...
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What Were Your Ancestors Doing in the 1770s?
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The 1770s were a decade of innovations, inventions, and political change in the world, and particularly in the British colonies in North America, which were experiencing revolutionary sentiment in the early part of the decade. Your ancestors may have been affected by these things, and at least probably knew about them. These are the highlights of the 1770s that your ancestors would have likely known about...
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Have You Visited Angel Island?
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Have you visited Angel Island in San Francisco? What do you think about building a state park on an island with such a storied past?
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A Treasure Trove of Colonial History
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The entire New England area is rich in colonial history, much of it faithfully documented by local historians...
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Photography Clips: Maintaining Your Tools
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We maintain our equipment, but we sometimes forget about the most important tool of all: Ourselves. Read my thoughts on good health to promote good photography...
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Postcard Inspirations: Walt Disney: Early Career
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Welcome to the Postcard Inspirations Podcast... Walt Disney is one of the world’s best-known and best-loved animators. Before he became famous for his work, he was a struggling young artist who discovered animation and became interested in it. Largely self-taught in animation, Walt eventually established the world-famous Walt Disney Studios. Here is the story of how he rose to the top...
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