Stories

Narrative essays of people and places in American history. Including why the subject is of interest to the storyteller and how the storyteller conducted the research.

Ashley Zueck 3/16/26 Ashley Zueck 3/16/26

Article 05: Diamonds in the Rough

Growing up in Towanda, Illinois

Sam Redding 3/14/26 Sam Redding 3/14/26

Article 04: Endurance

The dogged tenacity of Thomas Jefferson Gillihan (1830-1909)

Ashley Zueck 10/29/25 Ashley Zueck 10/29/25

Article 03: I Must Contend With Many Obstacles

The worlds of Christopher Allen (1804-1876)

Ashley Zueck 10/1/25 Ashley Zueck 10/1/25

Article 02: Two in One Day

The Story to Towanda, Illinois

Ashley Zueck 9/17/25 Ashley Zueck 9/17/25

Article 01: The Long Search for Susan

The Short, Eventful Life of Susan Green Loyd (1832-1883)