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Traveling Libraries
Episode 107
Michigan’s traveling library program began in 1895 to bring books to rural and isolated communities that lacked easy access to libraries. Boxes of bo…
1 day, 16 hours ago
Cornelius Henderson
Episode 106
Cornelius L. Henderson overcame racial barriers to become one of the first African American engineers and helped design two of Michigan's most import…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Hair Jewelry
Episode 105
Before photography became common, many people in Michigan saved locks of hair to remember loved ones or celebrate important relationships. This episo…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Michigan Governors in WWII
Episode 104
This episode explores the remarkable contributions of three Michigan governors who also served valiantly during World War II: G. Mennen Williams, Joh…
1 month, 1 week ago
Kingsford: Building a Charcoal Empire
Episode 103
Michigan History Moment explores the historical significance of Edward George Kingsford, his establishment of the Kingsford Chemical Company and his …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Harold Loud
Episode 102
This episode tells the story of Harold Loud, a Michigan observation pilot during World War I whose service often went unnoticed, when compared to fam…
2 months, 1 week ago
Telegraphs in Michigan
Episode 101
In this episode, listeners learn how the telegraph changed communication in Michigan during the 1800s, allowing messages to travel almost instantly i…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Bois Blanc Island
Episode 100
This episode explores the rich history and quiet charm of Bois Blanc Island, a hidden gem tucked into the Straits of Mackinac. Once home to Indigenou…
3 months, 1 week ago
Michigan Normal's Segregated Practice House
Episode 99
This episode shares a powerful story from 1942 at Michigan State Normal College, where eight college women preparing to become teachers faced discrim…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Surviving the Lusitania's Fateful Voyage
Episode 98
On this episode, explore the the tragic story of Charlotte native Belle Naish and her fateful journey aboard the RMS Lusitania with her husband, Theo…
4 months ago