Monthly Archives: April 2023

Writing a Personal Urban History: The Importance of Genealogy for Understanding U.S. History

Posted on April 29, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I have spent a great deal of the past month listening to or attending lectures and workshops regarding genealogy and family history. On March 9, 2023, the Newberry Library (Chicago, Illinois) President Daniel Greene spoke with Leslie M. Harris, Professor … Continue reading →

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Farm Recipes and Food PBS Documentary by Jerry Apps

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Schlick Daleiden Families - DuPage and Kane Counties of Illinois

I am an avid fan of the writer and rural historian Jerry Apps of Wisconsin. Jerry Apps and daughter Susan Apps-Bodilly share memories and stories surrounding a cookbook they wrote based on Eleanor Apps’ (Jerry’s Mother’s) recipe box. The documentary … Continue reading →

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