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Dear Ted,
From the President
Aristotle once said, "Deciding whom to give money
to, how much to give, and for what purpose, is neither
an easy matter or in every man's power. Such
excellence is rare, praiseworthy, and noble."
We gratefully acknowledge our donors for their support
during 2003.
Click HERE to view our roster of donors for 2003...
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By The Numbers |
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Five years ago, our Internet web site consisted of 1
page and included 1 photo. My goodness, how things
have changed! Today our web site -- winner of the
"Best Web Site" award from the Illinois State
Historical Society in 2003 -- consists of 681 pages and
over 2,200 photos/images!
Click HERE to see how our web site looked in 1999... »
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Eastland Corner |
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Edward Henry Garner perished on the Eastland,
leaving behind his wife, Friederika, who was pregnant
with their first child. When their only child - a
daughter - was born, she was named after her father in
his honor.
Click HERE to read the Garner family story... »
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Author speaking engagement |
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Those who attended our 88th Anniversary
Commemoration luncheon in July were captivated by
author Jay Bonansinga as he talked about and read
from his upcoming book on the Eastland
Disaster. In fact, many people commented to us
afterward that they wished Jay would have continued.
If you missed hearing Jay speak in July or if you wish to
hear Jay again, we have some great news to
announce: Jay will be in Elgin, Illinois as the guest
speaker at the dinner banquet for the 105th Annual
Meeting of the Illinois State Historical Society.
Click HERE for more information... »
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100th Anniversary of Iroquois Theatre Fire |
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The matinee performance of "Mr. Bluebeard" at
Chicago's Iroquois Theatre was packed with women,
school children, and families on Dec. 30, 1903. The
second act had just begun when an arc light over the
stage ignited a curtain. The final toll -- 602 dead --
was more than twice that of the Great Chicago Fire of
1871.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Chicago's
second greatest tragedy, the Fire Museum of Greater
Chicago helped to organize a marker dedication program
at the site of the tragedy.
Click HERE to read about the ceremony... »
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Public programs |
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We have six programs scheduled during the first quarter
of 2004 (two each during January, February, and
March). These programs represent great opportunities
to invite other members of your family, friends, and
neighbors to learn about the story of the
Eastland Disaster.
Simply click the "Upcoming public presentations" link
below to see dates, times, and locations. Pick one (or
more!) that fits nicely into your schedule. We'd love to
meet you!
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