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Dianna Higgs Stampfler profiles 50 fascinating historical figures from the book "Kalamazoo County Characters" (03-30-25)
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In this episode, host Phil Tower speaks with Dianna Higgs Stampfler, author of Kalamazoo County Characters.
Dianna's book Kalamazoo County Characters, is from the History Press.
Since its founding in the early 1800s, Kalamazoo has welcomed a variety of notable characters who have shaped the community’s legacy in their own special way. Some, like Orville Gibson and Derek Jeter, are nationally recognized, while others, such as Sue Hubbell are lesser known. Abraham Lincoln and Flora Temple briefly passed through town, and Mary Jackson and Gwen Frostic were among those who came here to attend college.
From founding fathers to early innovators, groundbreakers to entrepreneurs, artists to authors and athletes to entertainers, author Dianna Higgs Stampfler celebrates fifty fascinating figures in Kalamazoo-area history. And the final figure profiled in Dianna's book happens to be a highly successful DJ in the area named Jim Higgs. Higgs is Dianna’s father, and while not famous himself, Jim Higgs has a wonderful connection to fame in the world of rock 'n' roll and you'll learn about that story in her book, Kalamazoo County Characters.
Get the Book: Kalamazoo County Characters.
Dianna's book Kalamazoo County Characters, is from the History Press.
Since its founding in the early 1800s, Kalamazoo has welcomed a variety of notable characters who have shaped the community’s legacy in their own special way. Some, like Orville Gibson and Derek Jeter, are nationally recognized, while others, such as Sue Hubbell are lesser known. Abraham Lincoln and Flora Temple briefly passed through town, and Mary Jackson and Gwen Frostic were among those who came here to attend college.
From founding fathers to early innovators, groundbreakers to entrepreneurs, artists to authors and athletes to entertainers, author Dianna Higgs Stampfler celebrates fifty fascinating figures in Kalamazoo-area history. And the final figure profiled in Dianna's book happens to be a highly successful DJ in the area named Jim Higgs. Higgs is Dianna’s father, and while not famous himself, Jim Higgs has a wonderful connection to fame in the world of rock 'n' roll and you'll learn about that story in her book, Kalamazoo County Characters.
Get the Book: Kalamazoo County Characters.