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Episode 1318
Original air date: 5/19/2003
For Gold and Glory: Behind the Scenes
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| Description: | On August 2, 1924, Charlie Wiggins, nicknamed "The Negro Speed King," made history by winning the single largest sporting event ever held or African Americans, the 100-mile auto race, "For Gold and Glory Sweepstakes." That event has been recreated in one |
| Credits: | Tiffany Eggers |
| Location: | Indianapolis, IN |
| Contact: | www.pbs.org/forgoldandglory |
| Music: | For Gold and Glory Soundtrack |
Across Indiana in the Electric Car
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| Description: | Story traces Indiana companies involved in the manufacture of electric cars from the early 1900s (when electric cars were expected to outpace the internal combustion engine). The storyline continues to describe the demise of the electric car and conclude |
| Credits: | Tim Altom and Jakub Z. Kill |
| Location: | Auburn-Fort Wayne |
| Contact: | Not Provided |
| Music: | Driving Miss Daisy" (Driving), "Crystal Dance Hall" (Sounds of the 50's and 60's) |
Inside Outdoor Indiana
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| Description: | Interviews with Stephen Sellers and Richard Fields about the DNR publication Outdoor Indiana. Examples of the magazine from its 70 some year history and photographs by fields illustrate the story. |
| Credits: | J. Robert Cook |
| Location: | Outdoor Indiana |
| Contact: | Stephen Sellars, Outdoor Indiana, DNR, 402 West Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204. (317) 232-4200, www.dnr.in.gov |
| Music: | "The First Cutting" (Taproot/Michael Hedges Windam Hill WD-1093), "Big Salmon" (Wisdom of the Wood/Various Narada Lotus ND-61029) |
Minnie Kearby
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| Description: | Minnie Kearby turned 110 on April 14, 2003. In this piece, she talks abou growing up in Irland, Indiana. |
| Credits: | Jenee' Youngblood |
| Location: | Petersburg, IN |
| Contact: | Not Provided |
| Music: | Accoustic Vibe POP 28-LT Cuts 21 & 23 |
History Matters: James Whitcomb Riley
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| Description: | Everyone knows that James Whitcomb Riley was a great poet, but did you know that
he was more popular for his theatrical and speaking engagements, many of which
included other literary greats such as Mark Twain? |
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