The Collies of Sunnybank
The collies of Sunnybank were one of the best-loved kennels for collie breeding in the twentieth century. The dogs were bred by newsman Albert Payson Terhune. Terhune had two loves …
Heroes & Trailblazers
Be inspired by fascinating men and women whose drive and determination transformed our country and our lives.
Comanche: Horse Survivor of Little Bighorn
Comanche was a U.S. cavalry horse who participated in many battles in the West including the Battle of Little Bighorn. He achieved fame because he was the only survivor—human or …
Willis Carrier, Inventor of Air Conditioning
Today we take air conditioning for granted. There can be community “brown-outs,” household power outages, or families who prefer open windows. But for the most part, Americans are able to …
Dead Letter Office Mysteries
Today we send an e-mail, and if the address is invalid, the message bounces back. It’s annoying, but at least we know the information was not received. The Post Office …
Borden Baby Book Returned by “Photo Angel”
Baby books, vintage photographs, partially filled photo albums—we’ve all seen these in antique stores and at flea markets. Who were these people? And how did their photos end up in …
Commercial Air Travel Spurred By Post Office
The story of the U.S. Post Office is one of an agency that worked hard to make mail delivery better and better. Whether it was building better roads, developing canal …
