Feature Article
Dolls by Ideal
By Robert Reed A Jewish immigrant working from a small shop in New York City gave the world one of the most successful and productive toy companies of the 20th century. Morris Mitchtom, probably better known for his pioneering with the teddy bear and his letter to President Teddy Roosevelt, was the founder of the Ideal Toy Company. Mitchtom and […]
American History: October Anniversaries
October 2 52nd Anniversary of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) October 10 Columbus Day October 13 Congress establishes U.S. Navy (1775) October 15 Sweetest Day October 19 Victory of Yorktown (1781) October 24 United Nations Day October 28 Grover Cleveland dedicates Statue of Liberty (1886)
Letters to the Editor: Thanks for Letting Us Know!
You did a beautiful job on the Heights article. I loved it! It was fascinating to read the history of the nuns and what an impact they made in this area. How interesting, too, to learn about the many well-known people who are at rest in Mt. Olivet. I am sorry the nuns could not remain on the original Heights […]
Blenko Glass, Bold and Beautiful
By Tom Cotter Photos and identification by David Cleveland and Scott Montroy The history of United States glass is filled with stories of immigrants who came from Europe to advance, inspire, teach, and build an industry like none other. From pioneer entrepreneurs like Stiegel, Wistar, and Amelung in the 18th century, through the 19th century with masters such as Heisey, […]
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