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Welcome to Episode 46 of Flower in the River Podcast -- "A Switchboard Operator and a Nurse Walk Into a Shipwreck: Unraveling the Eastland Disaster."

News from the Newberry! Photographs, postcards, death records and other materials related to the 1915 tragedy were donated by the Eastland Disaster Historical Society to the Newberry Library (Chicago). The info is available online or at the Newberry.

What happens in Versailles Doesn't Stay in Versailles. If you enjoyed Episode 44 ("Shadows of the Past: Premonitions from the Titanic to the Eastland") and want to learn more about two English school teachers' unintended time-travel adventure, check out the Astonishing Legends podcast episode, "The Ghosts. of Versailles, Part 1."  

 Look for the Helpers. Imagine the bravery of ordinary individuals like Western Electric employees, Margaret Condon (Switchboard Operator) and Helen Repa (Nurse) who demonstrated exceptional courage amid chaos when the Eastland capsized. Their stories, woven through this week's episode, are poignant reminders of the human spirit's resilience, and we're honored to bring them to light for you.

This episode's rich narrative intertwines the advancements in communication, the evolution of nursing, and the personal sacrifices of those who stepped up when disaster struck. Immersing yourself in their experiences promises both a humbling and enlightening encounter with history.


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Links:

• The Newberry
• Artifacts From Chicago’s Infamous Eastland Disaster Now On View At Newberry Library
• The History of Pulmotors
•  Astonishing Legends podcast - THE GHOSTS OF VERSAILLES PART 1
• Eine Telefonistin und eine Krankenschwester betreten ein Schiffsunglück (German)
• Telefonistka i pielęgniarka wchodzą na rozbitek: Rozwikłanie katastrofy Eastland (Polish)

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