The Donut Dollies
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The Original Screwball Girl: In The Clubmobile with Dr. Olympia Kiriakou
This week we're bringing you the second half of our two-part series on Hollywood's golden girl, Carole Lombard. Joining us this week is Dr. Olympia Kiriakou, a film historian who's central focus is Classical Hollywood. Author of Becoming Carole Lombard: Stardom, Comedy and Legacy, Dr. Olympia bri...
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Not Our Mothers- War Brides of East Anglia: with Dr. Hattie Hearn
We're so excited to welcome our friend Dr. Hattie Hearn back to The Clubmobile! Join us as we dive into the story of the women of East Anglia who were not only there to witness the "Friendly Invasion" of American troops but became war brides. The part 2 to our War Brides episode that was released...
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Accentuate The Positive: In The Clubmobile with Emily Yellin
It's Women's History Month and we're kicking it off with Emily Yellin! Author of what we proclaim to be the encyclopedia on women's history, Our Mother's War, Emily talks with us about her experience in writing the book that brings every avenue of women's wartime to life. Inspired by her own moth...
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Margaret Blakely Through Her Daughters Eyes: With Barbara Blakely Holck
Join us as we welcome Barbara Blakely Holck to The Clubmobile, daughter of Everett and Margaret Blakely. Barbara's father, Everett Blakely, is known throughout the 100th Bomb Group, but her mother Margaret also has a story. Most well known is her 1943 photo alongside Jean Crosby and Gerry Hamilto...
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Atta Girls- The Women Who Flew The Spitfire: In The Clubmobile with Becky Aikman
Before joining the war effort in America, female pilots packed their bags and sailed to England. These women were the first to join the war effort, ferrying planes in the Air Transport Auxiliary, or The ATA. Known as Atta Girls, the story of these American women is brought to life by author Becky...
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An Officer and A Gentleman: In The Clubmobile with Corin Silva
Joining us this week is the man who's laced up the boots of two very important figures in wartime history, Corin Silva! From a hardheaded USAAF Colonel, to a soft-spoken, God-fearing man, Corin has shown us not only two sides of himself, but the juxtaposition of war. He's brought to the screen th...