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Memory Keepers: Honoring The Forgotten

March 09, 2024 Pat Benincasa Episode 70
Memory Keepers: Honoring The Forgotten
Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
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Fill To Capacity (Where Heart, Grit and Irreverent Humor Collide)
Memory Keepers: Honoring The Forgotten
Mar 09, 2024 Episode 70
Pat Benincasa

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In this episode, Natalie Zett shares a riveting narrative where she goes from storyteller to conduit for the voices that time almost silenced. She scours ethnic and neighborhood newspapers, offering an intimate look into the lives of immigrant families. Her translations of  historical documents, reveal the rich, culturally diverse voices silenced by the Eastland Disaster and opens a window into 1915 Chicago.

Natalie's Eastern European heritage and the unique influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire reveals how traditions and spirituality are woven into the fabric of history. In exploring bygone eras, we are reminded of the value that cultural practices hold in preserving our collective history. Her “Eastland Chronicles” serve as a tribute, highlighting how past experiences of our ancestors continue to reverberate in our present. 

She underscores the importance of genealogy research and the enduring legacy we create as we pen the stories of our own lives – a journey every listener is invited to embark upon, ensuring the memories of yesteryear inform the identities of tomorrow.

Links:
Flower In the River (website)
Flower In the River (audio book)

Today's episode is brought to you by the Joan of Arc Scroll Medal, a beautiful brass alloy medal, designed by award-winning artist, Pat Benincasa. This uniquely shaped medal is ideal for holiday or as a special occasion gift!    Visit www.patbenincasa-art.com
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In this episode, Natalie Zett shares a riveting narrative where she goes from storyteller to conduit for the voices that time almost silenced. She scours ethnic and neighborhood newspapers, offering an intimate look into the lives of immigrant families. Her translations of  historical documents, reveal the rich, culturally diverse voices silenced by the Eastland Disaster and opens a window into 1915 Chicago.

Natalie's Eastern European heritage and the unique influence of the Austro-Hungarian Empire reveals how traditions and spirituality are woven into the fabric of history. In exploring bygone eras, we are reminded of the value that cultural practices hold in preserving our collective history. Her “Eastland Chronicles” serve as a tribute, highlighting how past experiences of our ancestors continue to reverberate in our present. 

She underscores the importance of genealogy research and the enduring legacy we create as we pen the stories of our own lives – a journey every listener is invited to embark upon, ensuring the memories of yesteryear inform the identities of tomorrow.

Links:
Flower In the River (website)
Flower In the River (audio book)

Today's episode is brought to you by the Joan of Arc Scroll Medal, a beautiful brass alloy medal, designed by award-winning artist, Pat Benincasa. This uniquely shaped medal is ideal for holiday or as a special occasion gift!    Visit www.patbenincasa-art.com
For international listeners the medal is available on Etsy.

Joan of Arc Scroll Medal
This brass alloy medal can be worn on a necklace, a keychain, dogtags, on a bag, or in your car.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.


Please Note: The views expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the podcaster.

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Memory Keepers
Family History and Cultural Exploration
The Eastland Chronicles
Uncovering Stories of the Past
Lessons in Historical Documentation and Reflection
Honoring Genealogy and Family History