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Dana Rovang
Dec 18, 202411 min read
The Bixby Letter: Saving Private Ryan and the origin of the Lincoln letter
A controversial letter said to be written by Abraham Lincoln to a widow who had lost sons in the Civil War is central to Saving Private Ryan
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Dana Rovang
Dec 11, 20248 min read
James Wong Howe: Hollywood Cinematographer
Of Chinese descent, James Wong Howe pioneered cinematic techniques and was nominated for 16 Academy Awards, winning twice for cinematography
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Dana Rovang
Oct 30, 20247 min read
The Lady of Cofitachequi
De Soto's legacy is one of plunder. Using primary sources about the "Lady of Cofitachequi," learn about the plunder of NA indigenous peoples
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Dana Rovang
Oct 16, 20246 min read
Putnam Lodge: Historic Hotel in Old Florida
The Putnam Lodge in Cross City, Florida has a long and historic past. A microhistory about a local treasure.
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Dana Rovang
Sep 18, 20247 min read
Dolores del Rio: Mexican Hollywood Pioneer and Philanthropist
The "female Valentino" successfully navigated Hollywood and the transition from the silent screen to modern movies.
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Dana Rovang
Sep 4, 20249 min read
Singing, Stars, and Quilts: The Secret Code Signals of the Underground Railroad
Those involved in the Underground Railroad had to use carefully coded signals to get enslaved people to freedom.
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Dana Rovang
Aug 21, 202412 min read
Mary Kay & Johnny: Early Sitcom Pioneers
Mary Kay & Johnny broke all the social norms on TV and pioneered the domestic situation comedy.
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Dana Rovang
Jun 28, 20247 min read
Noncombatant Service: Conscientious Objectors’ Fight for Mental Health Reform during WWII
During WWII, many Conscientious Objectors worked to reform mental health care institutions, with lasting results.
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