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Mr A. J. Rappaport... For Posterity

First of all, allow me to introduce myself. My name is A.J. Rappaport. Now, how I came to have that name is a story in its self. You see my Daddy’s name is Joshua, and his Daddy’s name is Joshua, so, they called me A.J. - just ‘another...

Published 06-22-2009 10:52 AM by Mr. A. J. Rappaport

Filed under: education, anthropology, science, zoology, Enactor, Kids

Miss Florence Epp......explorer, storyteller

Habari ! Miss Florence Epp is my name, and though just 28 and a woman, I have seen much of the world on the soles of my worn out boots (which currently do need new laces). My father was a great doctor of the 1890’s, you see, and his gifts and talents...

Published 06-02-2009 12:05 PM by Miss Florence Epp

Filed under: education, anthropology, Africa, Travel, Enactor, Kids

Miss Margaret Winters... an Introduction

My name is Margaret Winters, and I recall how thrilled we all were that the Museum of Natural History would be opening that summer of 1908. The Women’s Club of Denver had a Department of Literature and Science and we felt that this museum would...

Published 05-05-2009 12:32 PM by Miss Margaret Winters

Filed under: education, anthropology, science, zoology

WildLife and Times: The World of 1908 Returns to the Museum with Historical Enactors

How times have changed! When the Museum first opened its doors to the public in 1908, William Taft was elected president, the world’s first major commercial oil field was discovered in Iran, and for the first time ever the ball dropped in Time Square...

Published 05-05-2009 12:13 PM by Jennifer Moss Logan

Filed under: education, anthropology, science, zoology, geology

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Mr A. J. Rappaport... For Posterity

Miss Florence Epp......explorer, storyteller

Miss Margaret Winters... an Introduction

WildLife and Times: The World of 1908 Returns to the Museum with Historical Enactors