Episode 30 - Lone Fir Cemetery in Portland, Oregon

Jennie and Dianne dive into history with special guest Tim Smith, the Director of Education for the Adams County Historical Society and town historian at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This week, Tim unfolds captivating tales of the battlefield, revealing how the citizens of Gettysburg coped with the historic battle including the tragic account of Jenny Wade, the only civilian casualty of the battle. He also details how the battlefield and the town of Gettysburg itself evolved into a bustling tourist destination almost immediately after the end of the Civil War. Tune in as they explore the significance of many of the Ordinary Extraordinary monuments scattered across the battlefield that honor not only those who died during the Civil War, but in all the wars fought by America since becoming one of the nation's national cemeteries.

Now available on YouTube! https://youtu.be/HnUtmVGIb88?si=ClyiitT1_FV-2Z-k

Adams County Historical Society at Gettysburg on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@AdamsCountyHistoricalSociety?si=NWoKoc7Q-kAWCWxD

Adams County Historical Society: https://www.achs-pa.org/

New Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum: https://www.achs-pa.org/visit/

This episode is part one of at least two episodes covering one of Dayton, Ohio's largest green spaces, Calvary Cemetery. Founded in 1872 to accommodate three Catholic parishes that grew out of the German, Irish, Polish, Hungarian, Italian and Lithuanian immigrants who flocked to the area in the mid 1800s, it replaced the overflowing St. Henry's cemetery, and has become a crown jewel among Midwestern cemeteries. In this first episode Jennie and Dianne delve into the cemetery's beginnings and discover many of the beautiful buildings, natural spaces and Ordinary Extraordinary monuments that make up the cemetery. In part two they will cover some of the stories of those who made Cavalry cemetery their final resting place; a cemetery that is not just a place of final rest, but a living testament to the beauty of the human experience.

All photos used in this episode belong to Calvary Cemetery and are borrowed from their website: https://calvarycemeterydayton.org/

To view this episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/5xz77afh580?si=6dm7vaOmFpBUFw-n

Resources used to research this episode include:
Various news articles found on www.newspapers.com

, Calvary Cemetery . "About Calvary Cemetery ." https://calvarycemeterydayton.org. calvarycemeterydayton.org/about/. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

, Calvary Cemetery . "Historical People." https://calvarycemeterydayton.org. calvarycemeterydayton.org/historical-people/. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

Powell, Lisa. "Memorial to ‘unclaimed dead’ undergoing renovation at Calvary Cemetery ." https://www.dayton.com. 23 June 2021. www.dayton.com/lifestyles/crown-centerpiece-memorial-to-unclaimed-dead-undergoing-renovation-at-calvary-cemetery/WQMQVSA3VBFBNM6YOFFP7ZKPJ4/. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

Encyclopedia Britannica , The Editors Of. "St. Kateri Tekakwitha ." https://www.britannica.com. 1 Jan. 2024. www.britannica.com/biography/Saint-Kateri-Tekakwitha. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

, Cyaneyed. "Frank Mills Andrews ." https://en.m.wikipedia.org. edited by Pedantical, 23 Oct. 2012. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Mills_Andrews. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024.

, Mike Does History . "Ancient America Vol 1 - Calvary Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio." https://youtu.be/, 26 Apr. 2018, youtu.be/Mv7WMiN1zGA?si=SFUJb-Lp9ZZF3U6E.

Goldstein , Stan. "ACE Awards Runner-Up." American Cemetery & Cremation , 1 Nov. 2023, pp. 20 - 21.

Love is in the air this week as Jennie and Dianne share the story of a woman who led, shall we say, an alternative life as madam Bessie Rivers, and despite her unconventional  path, found love and respect among many in her community and her final resting place has not been forgotten in lovely Greenmount Cemetery in Durango, Colorado. Situated in the southwestern part of Colorado, Durango is surrounded by the rugged San Juan Mountains and boasts a well-preserved historic district with Victorian architecture, reflecting its mining and railroad past; a past whose Ordinary Extraordinary story would not be complete without the generosity, compassion, tenacity, and ingenuity of madam Bessie Rivers.

To view this episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/L8A3_OR-_SI?si=ljcXa52NKKceihUd

Resources used to research this episode include:
, City Of Durango. "Cemetery Records." https://www.durangoco.gov. www.durangoco.gov/518/Cemetery-Records. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.

, Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. "The Route." https://www.durangotrain.com. www.durangotrain.com/ride-us/route/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.

Alexander , Kathy. "Painted Ladies of the Old West." https://www.legendsofamerica.com. 1 Dec. 2022. www.legendsofamerica.com/we-paintedlady/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.

MacKell Collins , Jan. "Brothels, Bordellos & Bad Girls: Prostitution in Colorado 1860-1930, Chapter Two: Life as a Harlot ." https://janmackellcollins.wordpress.com. 14 Nov. 2018. janmackellcollins.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/brothels-bordellos-bad-girls-prostitution-in-colorado-1860-1930-chapter-two-life-as-a-harlot/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.

Carter, Gary. "Heavy Freight Wagons of the American West ." https://westernmininghistory.com. westernmininghistory.com/4127/heavy-freight-wagons-of-the-american-west/. Accessed 11 Feb. 2024.

MacKell Collins, Jan. Good Time Girls of Colorado . 2019. Lanham, The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, 2019, pp. 122 - 130.

Jennie and Dianne relate a gripping yet heart-wrenching chapter of circus history that led to the first burials at Showmen's Rest in Chicago's beautiful Woodlawn Memorial Park. Listen in as they spotlight the Hagenbeck-Wallace circus train wreck of 1918 – a tragic event that claimed over 80 lives and left many injured. In the spirit of February and love-themed episodes, they explore the profound love that emerged amidst the wreckage. Despite the devastating accident, the survivors found solace and support within their tight-knit circus community.  Tune in to the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery podcast for an emotional journey through history, where even in the face of tragedy, love prevails. 
 
To view this episode on YouTube, click here: https://youtu.be/3D9WZe3hoB8?si=xYfdnqFQ3gE9wK5C


Resources used to research this episode include:

Various articles located on www.newspapers.com

Grossman, Ron. "Circus graveyard: Showmen’s Rest and the Hagenbeck-Wallace tragedy of 1918." https://www.chicagotribune.com/. 12 Aug. 2016. www.chicagotribune.com/2016/08/12/circus-graveyard-showmens-rest-and-the-hagenbeck-wallace-tragedy-of-1918/. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

, Dignity Memorial . "About/Showmen's Rest." https://www.dignitymemorial.com/. www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/illinois/forest-park/woodlawn-funeral-home/7862. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

, Showmen's League . "Showmen's Rest." https://www.showmensleague.org/. 15 Sep. 2023. www.showmensleague.org/Showmens-Rest/13255248. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

, American Experience . "The Circus ." https://azpbs.org, 8 Oct. 2018, azpbs.org/2018/10/learn-the-history-and-cultural-impact-of-american-circus/#:~:text=The%20first%20U.S.%20circus%20was,a%20spectacle%20of%20their%20own.

"Ben Wallace." https://www.m.circusesandsideshows.com. www.m.circusesandsideshows.com/owners/ben-wallace.html. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

"Hagenbeck Wallace Circus." https://www.m.circusesandsideshows.com/. www.m.circusesandsideshows.com/circuses/hagenbeck-wallace-circus.html. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

"Benjamin E. Wallace." https://www.mthopeperu.com. www.mthopeperu.com/Documents/Ben%20Wallace%20Funeral%20Info.pdf . Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

Higgins, Will. "The truths of the circus train crash of 1918 are more horrifying than myths ." https://www.indystar.com. 20 June 2018. www.indystar.com/story/entertainment/2018/06/20/hagenbeck-wallace-circus-train-crash-more-horrifying-than-myths/644289002/. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

"The Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus: 7 Fast Facts ." https://frenchlickresort.blogspot.com/. 22 July 2021. frenchlickresort.blogspot.com/2021/07/the-hagenbeck-wallace-circus-7-fast.html?m=1. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

Elwell, Mina. "WHAT 19TH-CENTURY CIRCUS LIFE WAS REALLY LIKE." https://www.grunge.com/. 26 Aug. 2023. www.grunge.com/1375360/what-19th-century-circus-life-was-like/. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

Berry, Chris. "Hagenbeck Wallace CARL HAGENBECK PERFORMING ELEPHANTS." https://www.collectorsweekly.com. www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/161680-hagenbeck-wallace-carl-hagenbeck-perfor. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

Boiseoneault, Lorraine . "The Hammond Train Wreck of 1918 Killed Scores of Circus Performers ." https://www.smithsonianmag.com. 22 June 2018. www.smithsonianmag.com/history/hammond-train-wreck-disaster-1918-killed-dozens-circus-performers-180969428/. Accessed 4 Feb. 2024.

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Lytle, Richard M. The Great Circus Train Wreck of 1918. The History Press, 2010, pp. 1 - 112.

Jennie and Dianne delve into the remarkable tale of James and Olivia Tate, enslaved in Georgia prior to the American civil war but united by love. This February, they kick off a month-long celebration of love and honor Black History with the Tate's inspiring story at Atlanta's historic Oakland Cemetery. True love knows no bounds, not even the challenges of the Civil War. Discover how James and Olivia overcame separation, legal barriers, and emerged as a symbol of enduring love and how their Ordinary Extraordinary story helped other freed black Americans to begin life anew in Atlanta.

Click here to see volunteers at Historic Oakland Cemetery reenact James and Olivia’s story during the 2021 Capturing the Spirit of Oakland Halloween tour. https://youtu.be/rhC0d6VN9dA?si=Rza44RqHTiMWKQDh

Resources used to research this episode include:

Various articles through www.newspapers.com as well as historical documents through www.ancestry.com

"About CAU ." https://www.cau.edu. www.cau.edu/about/index.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

, Historic Oakland Foundation . "Love Stories of Oakland: James and Olivia Tate ." https://oaklandcemetery.com. 19 Jan. 2022. oaklandcemetery.com/love-stories-of-oakland-james-and-olivia-tate/. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

Ferree, L. "James Tate." https://www.findagrave.com. 5 Feb. 2016. www.findagrave.com/memorial/157833473/james-tate. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

Owens, Brian. "Belief in the Future." http://www.brianowensart.com. www.brianowensart.com/tate.html. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

Mohamed , Besheer, et al. "A brief overview of Black religious history in the U.S. ." https://www.pewresearch.org. 16 Feb. 2021. www.pewresearch.org/religion/2021/02/16/a-brief-overview-of-black-religious-history-in-the-u-s/. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

"Berry family collection ." https://www.nypl.org. www.nypl.org/research/research-catalog/bib/b11822942?originalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fcatalog.nypl.org%2Frecord%3Db11822942. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

, Atlanta History Center. "A City Enslaved." https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com. www.atlantahistorycenter.com/exhibitions/the-color-line-the-problem-of-the-centuries/a-city-enslaved/#:~:text=In%20Atlanta%2C%20African%20American%20residents,Black%20population%20of%20nearly%202%2C500.&text=Credit%20Close.,-02%2F03&text=Storrs%20School%2C%20the%20first%20schoolhouse,formerly%20enslaved%20people%20in%20Georgia. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

, Atlanta History Center. "After Reconstruction ." https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com. www.atlantahistorycenter.com/exhibitions/the-color-line-the-problem-of-the-centuries/after-reconstruction/. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

Contributer , Guest. "160th Anniversary of the Historic Friendship Baptist Church of Atlanta, Georgia ." https://atlinq.com. 14 Apr. 2022. atlinq.com/160th-anniversary-of-the-historic-friendship-baptist-church-of-atlanta-georgia/#. Accessed 28 Jan. 2024.

Join Jennie and Dianne as they unravel the remarkable life of Margaret Ann Harvey Neve in this episode of the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast! This latest episode delves into the story of the first recorded female supercentenarian, the second person to reach 110 (after Geert Boomgaard), and the first to span three centuries (1792-1903).  "Living to be over 100 is not just about time; it's about witnessing the dance of history." Explore the political, social, and fashion transformations she witnessed throughout her Ordinary Extraordinary lifetime, along with some of the inventions that defined the 1800s and took not only Margaret Ann, but the world into the 20th century! 

Resources used to research this episode include:

Various articles accessed through www.newspapers.com

de Jersey, Dr. Philip , et al. The Brothers’ Cemetery, Rue des Frères Condition Survey and Report March 2012. St. Peter Port, Guernsey Museums & Galleries , 2012.

"A very short history ." https://brotherscemetery.wordpress.com/. brotherscemetery.wordpress.com/about/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

"Historical Events in 1792 ." https://www.onthisday.com. www.onthisday.com/events/date/1792. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

"Historical Events in 1812 ." https://www.onthisday.com. www.onthisday.com/events/date/1812. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

Bellis, Mary. "Nineteenth Century Inventions 1800 - 1850." https://theinventors.org. theinventors.org/library/weekly/aa111100a.htm. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

Majer, Michele. "1790-1799 ." https://fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu. fashionhistory.fitnyc.edu/1790-1799/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

Cadeau, C. "WOMEN’S FASHION DURING THE REGENCY ERA (1810S TO 1830S) ." https://cdnhistorybits.wordpress.com. 2 Jan. 2018. cdnhistorybits.wordpress.com/2018/01/02/womens-fashion-during-the-regency-era-1810s-to-1830s/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

, Nina. "Victorian Era (1837 - 1901) ." https://www.epochs-of-fashion.com. www.epochs-of-fashion.com/the-epochs/victorian-era/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

Poulain, Michel, et al. "Margaret Ann Harvey Neve – 110 Years Old in 1903. The First Documented Female Supercentenarian ." https://link.springer.com. 10 Dec. 2020. link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-49970-9_16. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.

Jennie and Dianne ride into the Wild West in this latest podcast episode! 🤠 Together they cover the unique story of Cattle Annie and Little Britches, two adventurous young girls who defied the norms of their time by becoming outlaws in the vast Oklahoma territory of the 1890s. 🌵 Explore their journey, the challenges they faced, and the Ordinary Extraordinary legacy they left behind. 🐎 Whether you're a history buff or just love a good tale, this episode is a must-listen!

To watch the 1981 movie "Cattle Annie and Little Britches", click here:
https://youtu.be/7R9DuAUIbRY?feature=shared

A Word on Westerns interview with William Russ: https://youtu.be/cyk6YOSxtZ8?feature=shared

Resources used to research this episode include:

Various sources through both www.ancestry.com and www.newspapers.com

Samuelson, Nancy B. "CATTLE ANNIE (1882–1978). ." https://www.okhistory.org. www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=CA075. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024.

Synar, Edwyna. "Remember the Ladies: Cattle Annie and Little Britches ." https://www.muskogeephoenix.com. 27 Jan. 2023. www.muskogeephoenix.com/news/remember-the-ladies-cattle-annie-and-little-britches/article_b5c99730-b603-518c-8df7-8f91aedb85cf.html. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024.

"Cattle Annie & Little Britches ." https://okielegacy.net. 18 Jan. 2015. okielegacy.net/journal/tabloid/?ID=7796&iss=38&vol=17. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024.

Mclennan, Jim. "Cattle Annie and Little Britches: Fact vs. fiction ." https://girlswithguns.org/. 3 Sep. 2018. girlswithguns.org/cattle-annie-little-britches-fact-fiction/. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024.

"CATTLE ANNIE AND LITTLE BRITCHES ." https://catalog.afi.com. catalog.afi.com/Catalog/moviedetails/56566#:~:text=%22Cattle%20Annie%2C%22%20by%20Tom,Tom%20Slocum%20and%20Beverly%20Spaulding. Accessed 14 Jan. 2024.

Jennie and Dianne uncover the remark ble legacy of Irene Lentz – a trailblazing fashion designer turned Hollywood costume innovator during the 1930s and 40s. Delve into the Ord nary Extraordinary story of how she not only took the reins as MGM's chief designer in 1942 but also managed an exclusive fashion line for over 20 department stores – a true pioneer working both in Tinseltown and for herself simultaneously. Yet, beneath the glitz and glamour, Irene's life was marked by tragedies, lost loves, and personal struggles that led her down a path of alcohol use, ultimately culminating in a tragic end. In this episode, Dianne and Jennie unravel the layers of Irene's life, shedding light on a remarkable woman often overshadowed by her contemporaries in history.

Images: 
Columbarium Niche at
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
photo: Scott G 11/06/2000
www.findagrave.com

Irene Lentz
www.womenoutwest.blogspot.com

Resources used to research this episode include:
"Irene Lentz – pioneer of an American luxury fashion brand ." https://www.aenigma-images.com/. 1 Mar. 2019. www.aenigma-images.com/2020/03/irene-lentz-pioneer-of-an-american-luxury-fashion-brand/. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.

Bramlett, Lizzie. "Currently Reading – Irene: A Designer from the Golden Age of Hollywood; The MGM Years 1942 – 1949." https://thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com. 14 Sep. 2014. thevintagetraveler.wordpress.com/2014/09/11/currently-reading-irene-a-designer-from-the-golden-age-of-hollywood-the-mgm-years-1942-1949/. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.

Sonstegard, Dr. Viki. "Irene Lentz: Fashion and Style Icon during Hollywood's Golden Age ." https://womenoutwest.blogspot.com. 6 Dec. 2016. womenoutwest.blogspot.com/2016/12/irene-lentz-fashion-and-style-icon.html?m=1. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.

"Former Montana Girl is Success." https://www.newspapers.com/. 3 Jan. 1923. www.newspapers.com/image/956878488/?terms=%22Irene%20Lentz%22&match=1. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.

Williams , Lisa. "Irene – Californian Elegance Irene Lentz-Gibbons (1900-1962) American ." https://blog.seamwork.com/. blog.seamwork.com/inspiration/irene-californian-elegance/. Accessed 31 Dec. 2023.

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As we bid farewell to 2023, the Ordinary Extraordinary Cemetery Podcast team wishes you a Happy New Year! Don't miss this final episode of the year, weaving history, literature, and friendship into an Ordinary Extraordinary story. Jennie and Dianne are joined by author Pamela McColl as they explore the charming friendship between literary giant Mark Twain and the remarkable Helen Keller.

Discover the shared love of literature, Christmas, and adventures that bound America's most satirical storyteller
and a young Helen Keller together. Unveil how Mark Twain, despite the challenges of Helen's deaf-blindness, became a second father figure, treating her as the extraordinary individual she was.

In the second half, experience an dramatic performance by Charlie and Casper Johnson, embodying the voices of Mark Twain and Helen Keller. Hear the heartfelt letters exchanged between these two icons, a testament to a friendship that bridged the gap between the 19th and 20th centuries.

Resources used to research this episode include:
"TESSIE'S TIDBITS: Helen Keller and Mark Twain ." https://www.times-gazette.com. 12 Apr. 2021. www.times-gazette.com/story/lifestyle/2021/04/12/tessies-tidbits-helen-keller-and-mark-twain/7128616002/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Meares, Hadley. "Helen Keller and Mark Twain Had an Unlikely Friendship That Spanned More Than a Decade ." https://www.biography.com. 1 June 2020. www.biography.com/authors-writers/helen-keller-mark-twain-friendship. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Blakemore, Erin. "History’s Other Odd Couple: Mark Twain and Helen Keller ." https://daily.jstor.org. 4 Mar. 2015. daily.jstor.org/historys-odd-couple-mark-twain-helen-keller/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Flannery, Christopher . "Helen Keller and her remarkable friendship with Mark Twain ." https://metrovoicenews.com. 24 Feb. 2021. metrovoicenews.com/helen-keller-and-her-remarkable-friendship-with-mark-twain/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Twain, Mark. "Letter to Helen Keller from Mark Twain (St. Patrick's Day, 1903) ." https://www.afb.org. www.afb.org/about-afb/history/helen-keller/letters/mark-twain-samuel-l-clemens/letter-miss-keller-mark-twain-st. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Keller, Helen. "Letter to Mr. Clemens from Helen Keller (March 27, 1906, copy) ." https://www.afb.org. www.afb.org/about-afb/history/helen-keller/letters/mark-twain-samuel-l-clemens. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Keller , Helen. "Letter to Mr. Clemens from Helen Keller (December 8, 1905, draft) ." https://www.afb.org. www.afb.org/about-afb/history/helen-keller/letters/mark-twain-samuel-l-clemens/letter-mr-clemens-miss-keller. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Hale, Jen, and Susanna Coit. "The Frost King incident ." https://www.perkins.org. www.perkins.org/the-frost-king-incident/. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Jones, Josh. "Mark Twain & Helen Keller’s Special Friendship: He Treated Me Not as a Freak, But as a Person Dealing with Great Difficulties." https://www.openculture.com. 13 May 2015. www.openculture.com/2015/05/mark-twain-helen-kellers-special-friendship.html. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

"A Christmas Memory from Helen Keller ." https://www.aph.org. 23 Dec. 2020. www.aph.org/a-christmas-memory-from-helen-keller/. Accessed 24 Dec. 2023.

"Redding's Mark Twain and Easton's Helen Keller." http://historyofredding.net. historyofredding.net/Mark-Twain-Helen-Keller.htm. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.

Keller, Helen . "The Story of My Life." https://www.gutenberg.org. 1 Feb. 1903. www.gutenberg.org/files/2397/2397-h/2397-h.htm. Accessed 3 Dec. 2023.