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Dear Ted,
If you feel that the Eastland Disaster is an
important part of Chicago's history, please forward this
newsletter to a family member, friend, or colleague!
Simply click the "Forward email" link located at the very
bottom left of this message. This is a great way to help
us share the story of the Eastland Disaster.
From the President
The stock market is down. The economy is down.
Interest rates are down. Philanthropic gifts are down.
At a time when most everything has been spiraling in a
downward direction, the level of energy and enthusiasm
at the Eastland Disaster Historical Society is
w-a-y up! Here's why.
The groundwork that was laid the past few
years has resulted in a groundswell of activity
and events this year, each of which is very exciting
and will help to keep us moving forward. This includes:
a new and highly capable and committed Board of
Trustees; the historical marker rededication/program; a
new corporate program that includes live performances
by up to thirteen actors; a new book (see article in this
newsletter); a "Road Scholars" speaker/program
on "Immigrants in Illinois"; a benefit performance
of "The Christmas Schooner"; plus other special events.
And of course, we are continuing to make great
progress in all of our core areas of focus: historical
research; family information; web site development;
public programs; public displays; and new collaborations
with other organizations.
So keep watching this newsletter for announcements of
special events and new things to come!
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EDHS receives awards |
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EDHS received two awards from the Illinois State
Historical Society (ISHS) at the annual awards
ceremony sponsored by ISHS. Held in Nauvoo, Illinois
on April 26, EDHS received one "Superior Achievement"
award and one "Best" award, the two highest levels of
award in each of the two categories.
Read more... »
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Book being written! |
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For the past two years we have been working with
author Jay Bonansinga, collaborating on a non-fiction
book about the Eastland Disaster that Jay will
be writing. Jay recently reached an agreement with a
publisher to release the book in the Fall of 2004.
The book will share the compelling story of the
Eastland Disaster, focusing on the human drama
associated with it. It will nicely compliment the
scholarly book, "Eastland: Legacy of the
Titanic," written by Professor George W. Hilton in 1995.
(For those who currently do not own a copy of George
W. Hilton's Eastland: Legacy of the Titanic,
this book is available by following the "books, videos,
and other merchandise" link at the end of this
newsletter.)
Meet author Jay Bonansinga... »
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Eastland Corner |
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Charles Hart was working at the Dunham Towing and
Wrecking Company along the Chicago River when the
Eastland capsized. Minutes after the tragedy,
Charles and several others commandeered two
tugboats, made their way up the river and assisted in
the rescue of several dozen people.
Read about their heroic efforts... »
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Marker to be rededicated |
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The historical marker that commemorated the site of
the Eastland Disaster for over ten years
disappeared in the Spring of 2000. A replacement
marker (see photo) was quickly reordered and has been
in storage since December 2000.
This historical marker will be rededicated during a
ceremony on the morning of Thursday July 24 (the 88th
anniversary of the tragedy). Following the rededication
ceremony, we are planning a brief program with light
snacks and drinks. Details will be made available later
via a special announcement.
About the marker... »
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