@zettnatalie
Indie author, podcaster & genealogist with roots in the Eastland Disaster, sharing family stories and keeping lost voices alive.
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One Family, Two Losses, and a Voice That Went On
One Family, Two Losses, and a Voice That Went On
A century-old trade journal shouldn’t be the most gripping thing you’ll hear about this week, but here we are: a 1915 issue of The American Lumberman unlocks the intertwined stories of Chicago’s Czech community in the aftermath of the Eastland dis...
The River Remained in Her Bones: A Recovered Eastland Story
The River Remained in Her Bones: A Recovered Eastland Story
The River Remained in Her Bones: A Recovered Eastland Story A single line in a 1922 obituary can change the shape of history. We follow that thread to Chrissie McNeal Lauritzen, who survived the SS Eastland capsizing by clinging to the overtu...
A Hero at the Porthole: The Rabe Family’s Story
A Hero at the Porthole: The Rabe Family’s Story
A forgotten headline. A crowded dock. A father who turns back to a sinking ship and pulls a family friend through a porthole. In this episode, we follow the Rabe family—Fred, Delia, Grace, and Kenneth—from a terrifying morning on the Chicago River...
Fissures in the Archive: Behind the Curtain of the Eastland Disaster
Fissures in the Archive: Behind the Curtain of the Eastland Disaster
Capsized. Kicked. Survived.
Capsized. Kicked. Survived.
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Natalie’s Substack | Natalie Zett | Substack
Natalie’s Substack | Natalie Zett | Substack
How a family genealogy led to a book and podcast uncovering the lost history of the people affected by the Eastland Disaster. Click to read Natalie’s Substack, by Natalie Zett, a Substack publication. Launched 6 months ago.
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Arthur Loeb: The Fake Hero of Real Tragedies — Flower In The River by Natalie Zett
Arthur Loeb: The Fake Hero of Real Tragedies — Flower In The River by Natalie Zett
My Dad: The Guy Who Always Ended Up Somewhere | A Tribute — Flower In The River by Natalie Zett
My Dad: The Guy Who Always Ended Up Somewhere | A Tribute — Flower In The River by Natalie Zett
A heartfelt tribute to a resilient father, Special Services vet, and quiet hero whose legacy still guides his daughter through family, history, and discovery.
BONUS: The Night Nobody Came Knocking – A Father’s Day Story - Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
BONUS: The Night Nobody Came Knocking – A Father’s Day Story - Flower in the River: A Family Tale Finally Told
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Podcast Appearances
The Magic Part Is The Listening (with Natalie Zett) | Episode 45 - Stories That Live In Us
The Magic Part Is The Listening (with Natalie Zett) | Episode 45 - Stories That Live In Us
When journalist Natalie Zett received a mysterious family manuscript, she had no idea it would lead her to her long-lost Aunt Martha – a 19-year-old victim of the tragic 1915 Eastland disaster in Chicago. What began as a deeply personal quest to u...
The Haunted Coffee Shop - Jim Harold’s Campfire 685 — Jim Harold's Campfire — Overcast
The Haunted Coffee Shop - Jim Harold’s Campfire 685 — Jim Harold's Campfire — Overcast
Other Writing
New Short Story: The Eastland Hungers
New Short Story: The Eastland Hungers
The Eastland Hungers by natalie zett
1922 Johnstown Orthodox Petition: My Family’s Plea to Save the Church — Flower In The River by Natalie Zett
1922 Johnstown Orthodox Petition: My Family’s Plea to Save the Church — Flower In The River by Natalie Zett
In 1922, my great-uncle John Zett and his parish in Johnstown, PA, joined a nationwide Orthodox effort to save the Russian Orthodox Church from Bolshevik persecution. Their letter to the U.S. President called for intervention as Patriarch Tikhon faced imprisonment and execution
A Little Girl, A Box of Matches: A Quiet Act of Resistance
A Little Girl, A Box of Matches: A Quiet Act of Resistance
Discover the extraordinary true story of a young girl in 1930s Johnstown, Pennsylvania, who defied extremism with a box of matches and a quiet act of courage. A legacy of resilience and independence lives on through her family.
Flower in the River-Book & Podcast
Flower in the River Audiobook Available — by Natalie Zett
Flower in the River Audiobook Available — by Natalie Zett
Flower in the River paperback/eBook
Natalie Zett - Author - Flower in the River
Natalie Zett - Author - Flower in the River
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Welcome to the companion space for my book and podcast, Flower in the River. Dive into the transformative tales of the Eastland Disaster of 1915 and its lasting imprint on my family's saga. While you'll find selected episodes from my Flower in the River podcast, there are also videos that unravel more layers of the Eastland mysteries and our family's history. Fancy the full story? Head on over to my website. https://linktr.ee/zettnatalie
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