These digital, multimedia, place-based stories chronicle the World War I U.S. Army service of my great-grandfather Patrick Flanagan (1980-1928). I still have two more chapters to go. I created these versions of Patrick’s WWI story using the ArcGIS StoryMaps platform by Esri, a platform I heavily teach for my work as the Digital Scholarship Librarian […]
(ArcGIS StoryMaps) Patrick Flanagan in the First World War Read More »
Since my last two posts have focused on the new search for my biological family, I thought it appropriate to focus on my parents (my real parents). This is the story of my adoption, and what family and family history mean to me.
Different DNA, but Same Family History — My Parents Read More »
My Family History
When anyone in my family thinks of St. Paddy’s Day, they always and automatically think of Grandpa. Michael John Flanagan’s proud Irish heritage never shone brighter than on St. Paddy’s Day each year. Knowing absolutely nothing about his immediate or extended family, Michael clung desperately to his Irish roots.
My Favorite Irish Ancestor, Grandpa Michael John Flanagan (1927-1997) Read More »
My Family History
Orphaned twice by the time he was a toddler, split from his sister and brothers, abused and hurt while a foster child, never wanted enough to be adopted, Grandpa Mike Flanagan should NOT have learned how to love. Except for Verne and Edna Buckley.