E203 Program Preview: The Tornado of 1936

Episode Notes

In this special program preview, Marie is joined by Ronda Sanders, Geneology Librarian for the Hall County Library System to discuss an upcoming collaborative event at the Gainesville Branch. Marie will be presenting on Thursday, April 11th at 6:30 PM about the tornado of 1936 in Gainesville, Georgia. This is a story of terrible devastation as well as community resilience. Listen now to learn about this event and what will be shared during the program.

https://hallcountylibrary.libcal.com/event/11597486

Also! Check out our upcoming free documentary screening of A President in Our Midst: Franklin Delano Roosevelt in Georgia. This free screening will be presented on Saturday, April 20th at 2 PM at the John S. Burd Center for Performing Arts, right across the street from the Northeast Georgia History Center. In this documentary, you'll learn about FDR's direct connection to Gainesville and the tornado of 1936 and much more. Details at www.negahc.org/events.