Ep. 42 - A Great New Way to Get Stories From Seniors And Sampler Turned Oil Rag

Published: May 19, 2014, 3:31 p.m.

b"Fisher's Family Histoire News talks about the discovery of the wreck of Columbus' flagship, the Santa Maria. \\xa0Could it be true? \\xa0What will it teach us about what really happened in 1492? \\xa0Plus, an Oregon man has received a postcard mailed to his great grandmother in 1940 by a relative! \\xa0How was it lost? \\xa0How was it found? \\xa0It's a fascinating tale. \\xa0Fisher also chats with former Monkee drummer/singer Micky Dolenz about his family history.
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Nick Baum, founder of StoryWorth.com talks about the founding of this remarkable web site that will help you assemble the stories of your seniors in a way that just might surprise you by its simplicity. \\xa0Give Nick's visit a listen.
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Listener Kelly MacFarlane then talks about his remarkable heirloom pickup... an 1838 sampler created by an ancestor that became an oil rag! \\xa0The sampler cryptically maps out the names of family members. \\xa0You won't believe how it survived and how he obtained it! \\xa0Check out the photo.
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And Tom Perry, Preservation Authority extraordinaire, answers more of your questions."