Ruth By Lake And Prairie
True Stories of Early Naperville, Illinois
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School and Community Presentations
Kate loves to share her excitement for local history, research and the writing process with school children and community groups. Several programs are available including Power Point presentations chock full of photos, maps and diagrams, as well as a low-tech talk about 1830's clothing using reproduction costumes.
Click on the links below to see the Adobe Acrobat file with an outline of each presentation.
Using the “Six Degrees of Separation” theory, Kate takes her audience on a PowerPoint tour of sites in northern Illinois that have some sort of tie with Abraham Lincoln, finding many odd and interesting facts that make Lincoln and his times come alive for us today.
Joseph Naper and the Original Thirteen
A 45 minute Power Point presentation telling the story of Naperville's founding families. Includes the most recently uncovered facts and how the history became Ruth's story.
Bringing History to Life
A one hour Power Point presentation detailing how the detective work of research fleshes out the historical facts to bring the people, places and times to life for today's readers.
Ink Dancing: The Choreography of Creative Writing
A one hour Power Point presentation that begins with researching history, explains the differences between fact, fiction and "creative non-fiction," and discusses writing techniques and careers.
Clothing and Gender Roles in 1830
A 45 minute presentation about the clothing worn by people in Ruth by Lake and Prairie, the process in which it was made and how it reflected the gender roles of the time. Illustrated by costume reproductions.
Watch a video clip from a recent the recent Power Point Presentation, "Ink Dancing: The Choreography of Creative Writing.
Enthusiastic response to past presentations!
Thanks again for your very interesting presentation tonight. Several members talked with me after the program and said how interesting you and your subject were! We really appreciate all your efforts. I highly recommend your presentation!
Mary Anne
American Association of University Women
Naperville Branch
Thanks very much for a great program. The kids and teachers really enjoyed the program! Your powerpoint was right on target with the elementary school audience and we really appreciate you creating it for us!!
Tracy
Naper School
Just a follow up note to thank you for being with us for our senior lunch last Monday--several of them said how much they enjoyed your presentation & it was so good to meet you...come back to Our Saviours any time!!
Saralea
Our Saviours Lutheran Church
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