A preservationist from Jefferson City will speak at the 7:30 p.m. Sept. 27 meeting of the Historic Preservation Alliance of Columbia. The meeting is open to the public.
Category: Women
MU School of Medicine’s first six women graduates
Learn about the first six women graduates of School of Medicine at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Women who wrote Missouri?
That headline is not a typographical or grammar error. Let me explain. I recently returned from visiting Tucson, Arizona and picked up a magazine of the Western Writers of America. It included an article, “Women who wrote the west,” that spotlighted women writers who wrote about going west during the experience — not later when…
The first six women to graduate from MU’s School of Medicine: 1901-1906
Just in time for Women’s History Month here’s a link to an article spotlighting the research of Dr. Elizabeth Garrett about the first women graduates of the MU School of Medicine from 1901-1906. The Columbia Public Library held an online event with Dr. Garrett this week and a YouTube video will be posted soon. Until…
A fresh update of 121 N. West Blvd.
Whether you call it the Fairy Tale House, the Hobbit House or the Hansel and Gretel House, you’ll love this article about the house and Jessie Yankee, who is one of the owners of 121 N. West Blvd. An article in CoMo Magazine’s January issue with stunning photographs gives you a peek inside of the…
5/28/19 News: Tornado, pollution, history comes alive
This week’s news roundup includes news from Columbia, Jefferson City and Kansas City. May 28, 2019 — JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri National Guard Activated to Help with Flood Storms. Source: KBIA. Summary: Gov. Mike Parson has called out the National Guard to help with flooding, tornado damage and severe storms. May 28, 2019 — COLUMBIA — Columbia…
Events: Sandbagging, bicentennial, History Comes Alive
Today Wednesday, May 22, 2019 – until? The Rocheport Merchants Association has posted on Facebook that volunteers to help sandbag are being sought. Check out the RMA’s Facebook page “>here. 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019 — Get involved now, enjoy the Bicentennial in 2021! Right now, the Mayor’s Task Force on the Bicentennial Celebration is making…
Events: Park meeting, preservation, DNA, birthday party and cemetery gets lively
Get out the slow cooker and shuffle your take-out menus, you’re going to be busy this month! 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 — Columbia City Council is meeting and the expansion of Flat Branch Park is up for discussion. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers at 701 E. Broadway. How’s history connected…
Romance, mistakes and hidden history
Watch out guys! If you think getting your beloved flowers is going to cut it after this, you might be mistaken. The house at 206 Bingham Road is going to put you to shame. Built in 1928, the Tudor Revival features the intertwined initials of architect Harry Satterlee Bill and his wife Florence Harrison Bill….
Six degrees of connection: Lucile H. Bluford
History is all about connections, change and, I hope, progress. Lucile H. Bluford isn’t from Columbia, Missouri but she’s connected to Columbia, Missouri. A book about this journalist, Black feminist and civil rights advocate was published on April 23, 2018 and I apologize for not publicizing it then. To buy it direct, click the title: “Lucile…