Author: Tom
Shreveport; and the Shroud of Turin
Although the Shroud of Turin is located in Italy, the research and a traveling exhibit about it have connections to this country and specifically the…
Shreveport’s Easter Connection
Easter week is a time Christians celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In Shreveport, Louisiana you’ll find a lady who knows much about…
Murder of the Other’s Ancestor
They are an unlikely duo. Turn back the clock to the 1870s, and one ancestor participated in the murder of the other’s ancestor. Today they…
Unknown Local History
When Avery Hamilton began researching his ancestors, he found a chapter of local history unknown to him. The more he researched, the more he learned…
The Colfax Massacre
In the years after the Civil War, amendments to the U.S. constitution were written to provide former slaves with the same rights as white Americans. …
A Family From Five Points
If your family lived in the Five Points area of Denver, Colorado in the first half of the 20th century, there’s a good chance you…
Perception Isn’t Always Reality
There is a cliché that says, “Perception is reality.” For Paul Stewart, his perception growing up was that young men like himself were not cowboys. …
Works of Art
To some, they resemble totem poles, but the works of art are more modern and quite intricate. At least one can be found in every…
The Story of Peter Toth
Peter Toth was just a boy when his family was forced to leave Hungary. The event left a lasting impression on him and influenced what…
Lincoln’s Furthest Trip West
People often associate Abraham Lincoln with the states of Illinois or perhaps his birthplace in Kentucky. But what state is the farthest west he ever…
