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Clare Sheridan

Hair Stylist Miriam Cordwell Subject of Rockland History Podcast

March 16, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the latest episode of the “Crossroads of Rockland History” podcast the topic was the life and legacy of Miriam Cordwell (1908-1986) – the trailblazing, innovating and award-winning hair stylist. Clare Sheridan’s guest was Cordwell’s niece, Judith Brodil. [Read more…] about Hair Stylist Miriam Cordwell Subject of Rockland History Podcast

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Historical Society of Rockland County, Podcasts, Rockland County, Women, womens history

Race, Power and Urban Renewal In Nyack

February 17, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the February 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” the topic was the history and impact of Urban Renewal on Nyack, NY.

Clare Sheridan’s guests were Owen Voutsinas-Klose, author of Race, Power and Urban Renewal on the Hudson, and Bill Batson, whose family was directly impacted when their home was seized by eminent domain to make way for urban renewal in Nyack. [Read more…] about Race, Power and Urban Renewal In Nyack

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Historical Society of Rockland County, Nyack, Podcasts, Rockland County

Ramapo History On Rockland County History Podcast

January 19, 2021 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the January 2021 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” Clare Sheridan welcomed Rockland County Historian Craig Long who discussed the history of the Ramapo Pass, The Clove Road, the Smith House and the new historical markers that relate to these historic sites in the Town of Ramapo. [Read more…] about Ramapo History On Rockland County History Podcast

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: Podcasts, Rockland County

An Interview With Feminist Activist Muriel Fox

December 25, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the December 2020 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” Clare Sheridan welcomed feminist trailblazer Muriel Fox. While living in Tappan, Muriel Fox made history with Betty Friedan when they, and other prominent feminists, founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966. [Read more…] about An Interview With Feminist Activist Muriel Fox

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: feminism, Historical Society of Rockland County, Podcasts, Political History, Rockland County, Women, womens history

Shopping List for Murder On Crossroads of Rockland History

November 23, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyIn the latest episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” Clare Sheridan welcomed Tess McCormack. McCormack discussed her new book Shopping List for Murder, the true story of a young girl’s horrific experiences long before the “Me Too” movement would usher in intolerance of abuse, and the courageous Rockland County lawyer who fought for her future. McCormack spoke about her connection to this true crime saga and what inspired her to write the book. [Read more…] about Shopping List for Murder On Crossroads of Rockland History

Filed Under: Books, History Tagged With: Books, Crime and Justice, Podcasts, Rockland County

Politics & History On The Crossroads of Rockland History Podcast

October 21, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyOn the October 2020 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” Clare Sheridan welcomed Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey who reflected on her career as Congresswoman from the 17th District of New York, and then Becky Savell appeared to discuss the life and career of her grandmother Historian Isabelle Savell. After a career as a journalist, and then working for Governor Nelson Rockefeller, Isabelle Savell authored many books, including Ladies Lib: How Rockland Women Got The Vote. [Read more…] about Politics & History On The Crossroads of Rockland History Podcast

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Podcasts, Political History, Rockland County

Public Sculpture, Suffrage on Rockland History Podcast

October 1, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyThe September 2020 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” focused on the two new exhibitions on view now at the Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC). Mariel Farlow and her daughter Michele Lehtis appeared to discuss the monumental sculpture “Being of Light – Image of the Human Soul.” [Read more…] about Public Sculpture, Suffrage on Rockland History Podcast

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills Tagged With: Historical Society of Rockland County, Podcasts, Rockland County, Suffrage Movement, womens history

League of Women Voters Celebrates 100 Years (Podcast)

August 25, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyThis episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters.

Marilyn Cohen, Vice President of the Rockland County Chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV), discussed the national, nonpartisan group that has been doing active grassroots organizing for 100 years with the belief that voters should play a critical role in democracy.

We discussed the history of the LWV nationally and here in Rockland County. We also discussed what the LWV is doing now to prepare for the upcoming election. [Read more…] about League of Women Voters Celebrates 100 Years (Podcast)

Filed Under: History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: Historical Society of Rockland County, Podcasts, Political History, Rockland County, womens history

Artists and Anarchists in Rockland County (Podcast)

June 19, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyThe June 2020 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” explored the life and work of Mary Mowbray-Clarke. As a young woman, Nyack’s Mary Mowbray-Clarke (née Horgan) met and mingled with some of the most influential artists and intellectuals of the day.

Later, as co-owner of the Sunwise Turn Bookshop, a hotbed of artistic activity and anarchist political thought in New York City during the 1910s and ’20s, she convinced many of her friends and colleagues to move to Rockland County, resulting in an artist colony like no other. [Read more…] about Artists and Anarchists in Rockland County (Podcast)

Filed Under: Arts, History, Hudson Valley - Catskills, New York City Tagged With: art, Art History, Cultural History, Historical Society of Rockland County, Podcasts, Political History, Rockland County

Artist Josephine Nivison Hopper of Nyack (Podcast)

May 21, 2020 by Clare Sheridan Leave a Comment

crossroads of rockland historyThe May 2020 episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History,” explored the life and work of the artist Josephine Nivison Hopper.

Josephine Nivison was an accomplished artist by the time she started dating Edward Hopper in 1923, but the world knows very little about her. [Read more…] about Artist Josephine Nivison Hopper of Nyack (Podcast)

Filed Under: History, New York City Tagged With: art, Art History, Podcasts, Rockland County

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