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Vivian Maier: The Great Artists

Vivian Maier’s photography is a brilliant body of work that showcases street photography at it’s best. Learn about her life and artwork here.

Julian Francis Abele: The Great Artists

Julian Francis Abele is one of America's very first prominent African American architects and is responsible for the design of the modern campus of Duke University. Here is the story of a remarkable...

A Closer Look at Prison Records, Part 2

If you are researching your incarcerated ancestors, or are curious as to whether you have any that you didn’t know about before, these are some excellent online resources that can assist you in...

A Closer Look at Prison Records, Part 1

Do you have a black sheep ancestor? Are you sure? There were all kinds of reasons a person might have been incarcerated in times past that seem completely innocent today. Whether you know that you...

Norma Zimmer: The Lawrence Welk Show

Norma Zimmer was a talented soprano singer who found fame in the 1950s in various singing groups. She also landed a job on The Lawrence Welk Show, one that would last for decades, and that made her a...

Desi Arnaz: I Love Lucy

Desi Arnaz is best known for playing Ricky Ricardo on the beloved TV sitcom I Love Lucy. He was also a pioneer in the TV industry in many aspects, inventing innovations that are still in use today...