The Ordinary, Extraordinary Cemetery Jennie Johnson & Dianne Hartshorn

"I want to play a real man in all my films, and I define manhood simply: men should be tough, fair and courageous, never petty, never looking for a fight, but never backing down from one either." - John Wayne
Jennie and Dianne are joined by Drifter and Gypsie of the Rebel at Large Adventure Podcast to explore the life of the man who became known to the world as John Wayne. For more than 50 years John Wayne appeared on the silver screen in more than 180 movies, most often portraying a cowboy and creating an image of the American West that became familiar to people around the world. Beyond his acting career, Wayne's larger-than-life persona and conservative political views made him a polarizing figure. He was admired by many for his rugged masculinity and strong moral compass, while others criticized him for his political affiliations and views on certain social issues. Even decades after his passing in 1979, John Wayne's popularity remains strong. His films are still beloved by audiences around the world, and his Ordinary Extraordinary legacy continues to be celebrated.

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Resources used to research this episode include:
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In this episode Jennie and Dianne journey through the intertwining worlds of music, storytelling, history, and cemeteries. This week the ladies are joined by musicians Patrick Dyer Wolf and Avi Vinocur from folk rock band Goodnight, Texas. Together they explore the connection between music and storytelling, discussing how the melodies and lyrics of many of their songs serve as vessels for untold tales, even those rooted in the history of cemeteries. Listen along on this captivating voyage through the Ordinary Extraordinary world of songwriting, storytelling, history, and of course cemeteries.

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Jennie and Dianne conclude their series on fraternal organizations in this episode, where they explore a distinctively American fraternity formed with the purpose of assisting veterans of the Union army after the American Civil War. Known as the Grand Army of the Republic, or simply G.A.R., it served as a social and political platform for Union veterans and their families. The GAR passionately advocated for veterans' rights, including benefits such as pensions and healthcare. Additionally, it played a crucial role in establishing Memorial Day as a national holiday, commemorating the sacrifice of fallen soldiers. - "For I ‘listed in this army, Not exactly to my mind; But my country called for helpers, And I couldn’t stay behind."  - Mary Woolsey Howland

To learn more about the Association for Gravestone Studies, please visit their website: https://gravestonestudies.org/

Resources used to research this episode include:

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Join Jennie and Dianne as they dive into the origins of the Knights of Pythias, a fraternal organization founded on the values of Friendship, Charity, and Benevolence. Discover how the story of Damon and Pythias inspired Justus H. Rathbone to create this organization and how it became the first fraternal organization in the United States to be chartered through an Act of Congress. Tune in to hear about the Ordinary Extraordinary history of this organization and the impact it has had on communities across America in the decades after the Civil War.

Resources used to research this episode include:
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The following images are in the Public Domin in the U.S.: Still from the American film Damon and Pythias (1914), Photo of Justus H. Rathbone, Knights of Pythias Membership Certificate (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/public_domain)

Fraternal organizations have a long and rich history throughout the world and especially in America. This week Jennie and Dianne begin a new series of episodes dedicated to the many fraternal organizations whose symbols often grace headstones and who even have cemeteries of their own. In this episode they discover the secrets and history of one of the world's oldest fraternal organizations, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Join them as they delve into the Ordinary Extraordinary origins, rituals, and values of this unique brotherhood. Don't miss out on this eye-opening journey into the world of Friendship, Love and Truth. 

Resources used to Research this episode include:


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Jennie and Dianne are joined this week by special guest, author and historian Doris McCraw, who wrote the book "Under the Stone: Early Women Doctors in Evergreen Cemetery". They discuss the pioneering women doctors from the 1800s who made an impact on the field of medicine despite facing incredible challenges and obstacles. Seven of these Ordinary Extraordinary women are buried at Evergreen Cemetery in Colorado Springs. Tune in to learn more about their legacies and stories that have often been left out of the history books.

Under the Stone: Early Women Doctors in Evergreen Cemetery is available for purchase online as a paperback or eBook on Amazon:
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Live stream with Generations Found and Colorado Martini about Colorado's Cannibal, Alfred Packer, will be on YouTube Friday, April 21, 2023 at 6pm mountain time: https://fb.me/e/2OVTTmXWQ

Photos provided by the following photographers and shared with permission: Doris McCraw (grave of Dr. Julia E. Loomis, MD), Ron West (grave of Dr. Anna Shaw Chamberlain, DDS), Tammy Loerke Jorgensen (grave of Dr. Hannah Taylor Muir, MD. Also provided portrait of Dr. Hanna Taylor Muir, MD)