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| We're Family Now | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:34:39 | |
We’re Family Now
Anne explores her grandmother's history through century-old letters, discussing the concept of a 'Mrs. degree' and Sweet Briar College traditions. She recounts a visit to Sweet Briar and the emotional impact of walking in her grandmother’s footsteps. Anne also shares a poignant sketch depicting an adoption ceremony created for a friend in need, blending fact and fiction to highlight enduring friendships.
00:54 The Concept of a Mrs. Degree 02:45 Exploring Sweet Briar College 04:22 Meeting at the Wall 09:50 The Amazement Journal 13:11 Sketches and Scenes from the 1920s 22:18 Byrd's Adoption Ceremony 25:36 Lifelong Friendships and Letters 30:28 Fact or Historical Fiction
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| Arriving Sweet Briar | 12 Jan 2025 | 00:35:41 | |
Arriving Sweet Briar
In the inaugural episode of 'Meet Me at the Wall,' our hosts introduce a podcast dedicated to uncovering and bringing to life the history of Anne's grandmother, Florence Westgate. Anne details how her deep dive into letters written to her grandmother led her to write historical fiction based on real-life nuggets of history such as Florence's romantic entanglements and the tight-knit community of Sweet Briar College. The hosts ponder the ephemeral nature of modern communications compared to the lasting legacy of handwritten letters, and also touch on the historical context of the changing oil industry and its impact on their families. The episode includes sketches inspired by these letters, setting the stage for a season devoted to the 1920s.
00:00 Introduction to Meet Me at the Wall 01:30 Discovering the Letters 04:13 Time Traveling with Florence 08:53 The Sweetbriar Girls 11:40 Sketches and Scenes from the 1920s 25:25 Truth or Historical Fiction 30:21 Ink on Paper vs. The Cloud 32:13 The Oil Business and Community Impact 34:10 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview
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| Meet Me at the Wall - Trailer | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:03:22 | |
Introducing Meet Me at the Wall Bringing Ancestry to Life
Join Anne Goodwin, Betsy Schmiechen, and Doug Marconnet as they introduce their new podcast 'Meet Me at the Wall,' launching on January 12th. The podcast is based on hundreds of letters saved by Anne's grandmother, spanning from the late 1800s through the 1960s. They share stories of colorful characters from different eras, such as World War I, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and World War II. With deep dives into personal experiences, historical figures and events, the podcast aims to provide listeners with a 'pleasurable pause' as they explore fascinating stories from their time travels. | |||