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As a graduate of Loyola’s program (Ph.D. 07) I am excited to see this site up. I will check in from time to time simply to see what is going on.
On a side note, I currently work for the National Park Service, a wonderful organization. If any of you are looking for information or advice about an NPS career feel free to e-mail me or look me up at the NCPH National Conference in Monterey CA.
And one last thing…about the photo above…Please tell Ted that his hair will never grow back if he keeps taking students to that nuke site!
Patrick R jennings
I have a question about Chicago history from 1930. I have some cousins who died in 1930 and I can’t figure out how (the records I’ve found are inconsistent). I would love to have any ideas about how to research them and also any suggestions on books to read to understand Chicago in the period of 1890-1930 better. I have written a blog post about my question at http://arborfamiliae.wordpress.com/2014/03/17/inconsistencies/
Thanks for any help you can offer!
Hi I’m wondering how I can get in contact with you guys to do a review Thanks for your help
You should check with the Chicago historical society – make an appointment or just stop in and talk to an archivist. that’s where I would start.