Grave Escapes
Caitlin Howle, Frances Ferland
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Missing Stones: HP Lovecraft and Sissieretta Jones
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02/07/22 • 56 min
In this episode, Caitlin and Frances trade stories about the lives and impoverished deaths of H.P. Lovecraft, the writer, and Sissieretta Jones, the singer.
HP Lovecraft:
de Camp, L. Sprague. Lovecraft: A Biography. New York: Doubleday, 1975.
Faig, Kenneth W. "The Parents of Howard Phillips Lovecraft". In Joshi, S. T.; Schultz, David E. (eds.). An Epicure in the Terrible: A Centennial Anthology of Essays in Honor of H. P. Lovecraft. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 1991.
Joshi, S.T. I Am Providence: The Life and Times of H. P. Lovecraft. New York: Hippocampus Press, 2010.
Lovecraft, H.P. Selected Letters. Sauk City, WI: Arkham House, 1965.
Macrobert, Franch A. "Cosmic Dread: The Astronomy of H. P. Lovecraft,” The FreeLibraryByFarlex. February 1, 2015. https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Cosmic+dread%3A+the+astronomy+of+H.P.+Lovecraft.-a0396766826
Schweitzer, Darrell. Discovering H. P. Lovecraft. Holicog, PA: Wildside Press, 2001.
Touponce, William F. Lord Dunsany, H. P. Lovecraft, and Ray Bradbury: Spectral Journeys. Studies in Supernatural Literature. Scarecrow Press, 2013.
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Sissieretta Jones:
Chideya, Farai. News & Notes. “History's Unsung Opera Star.” June 11, 2007. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10948095
Cooper, Michael. “Overlooked No More: Sissieretta Jones, a Soprano Who Shattered Racial Barriers.” Aug. 15, 2018. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/08/15/obituaries/sissieretta-jones-overlooked.html
GoLocalProv Features Team.“RI Music Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees.” January 21, 2013. https://www.golocalprov.com/lifestyle/new-ri-music-hall-of-fame-announces-2013-inductees/
Hudson, R. “From Opera, Minstrelsy and Ragtime to Social Justice: An Overview of African American Performers at Carnegie Hall, 1892-1943.” BlackPast. September 3, 2007. Accessed Jan. 06, 2022. https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/opera-minstrelsy-and-ragtime-social-justice-overview-african-american-performers-carneg/
Jess, Tyehimba. “Sissieretta Jones” Olio. Seattle, WA: Wave Books, 2016.
Jess, Tyehimba. “My Name is Sissieretta Jones” Olio. Seattle, WA: Wave Books, 2016.
Lee, Maureen D. Sissieretta Jones: “The Greatest Singer of Her Race," 1868-1933. Columbia, SC: U of South Carolina Press, 2012.
Story, Rosalyn M. And So I Sing: African American Divas of Opera and Concert. New York: Grand Central Publishing, 1990.
Unladylike2020. “Sissieretta Jones was a Trailblazing Black Opera Singer” Directed by Charlotte Mangin and Sandra Rattley. (2020: PBS) https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/first-black-woman-headline-concert-carnegie-hall-wtx97f/14930/#
Extra Links:
FindAGrave - Sissieretta Jones
Support Grace Church Cemetery Restoration Efforts
Memory Medallion Page Attached to Sissieretta's Grave
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07/26/22 • 40 min
In their season one finale, Caitlin and Frances decide to dive into two large cemeteries - instead of individuals. They start with Ancient Little Neck Cemetery in Riverside, Rhode Island, and conclude with the inspiration for this podcast, North Burial Ground in Providence, Rhode Island.
12/15/22 • 53 min
This week on Grave Escapes, Frances and Caitlin look at the Hassenfeld Brothers and founders of Hasbro, as well as Izannah Walker, who created a doll that is still collected to this day.
06/28/22 • 48 min
Abigail Adams wrote in 1776: "I long to hear that you have declared an independency -- and by the way in the new Code of Laws which I suppose it will be necessary for you to make I desire you would Remember the Ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebelion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation."
And that's what Caitlin and Frances do in this week's episode, looking at Mary Lemist Titcomb (buried in Concord, MA), who founded the first bookmobile, and Annie Smith Peck (buried in Providence, RI), who was a mountaineer, as well as all-around impressive individual.
Join the two as they discuss their lives, and make a point to "remember the ladies."
09/01/22 • 38 min
In their first bonus episode, Caitlin and Frances interview each other! It's a quick way to find out more about our hosts, what got them into history, and get a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast.
Season Two begins September 27th!
Lizzie Took an Axe: Lizbeth and Emma Borden
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10/04/22 • 64 min
Frances and Caitlin are back for season two of Grave Escapes - starting off with one of the most infamous murderers (allegedly) of all time, Lizzie Borden. The two examine her life, as well as the life of her sister, Emma, of which not much is known, and how even though they were separated in life, they were reunited in the cemetery.
01/31/23 • 61 min
This week Frances and Caitlin look into the "love story" of Abelard and Heloise and the real love story of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake - two women who found love at a time it was outlawed.
It's a Wonderful Grave: James Stewart and Donna Reed
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01/17/23 • 57 min
This week on the podcast, Frances and Caitlin look at the graves of James Stewart and Donna Reed - as inspired by the film It's a Wonderful Life.
05/17/22 • 65 min
This week Caitlin and Frances dive into the victims of the Salem Witch Trials, as well as the judges.
One Grave to Rule Them All: J R.R. Tolkien
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05/03/22 • 42 min
This week, Caitlin and Frances are joined by their first guest - Jesse D. Crichton, who tells them the biggest love story to date - the one of J.R.R. Tolkien, and his wife. It's a beautiful story, the tale of their graves, that leaves Caitlin and Frances in tears.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Grave Escapes have?
Grave Escapes currently has 23 episodes available.
What topics does Grave Escapes cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, History, Storytelling, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Grave Escapes?
The episode title 'Missing Stones: HP Lovecraft and Sissieretta Jones' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Grave Escapes?
The average episode length on Grave Escapes is 48 minutes.
How often are episodes of Grave Escapes released?
Episodes of Grave Escapes are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Grave Escapes?
The first episode of Grave Escapes was released on Feb 7, 2022.
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