Popular Music of 1912
We took a look at the Music on the Titanic, but what about the other music from 1912. There were songs that were written and published after the Titanic sank in April. So let’s take a look at some of … Continued
Celebrities in 1912
Today we are inundated with celebrities and celebrity news. We have programs dedicated solely to our celebrities, along with their frequent appearances on talk shows and tweets. I’ve gathered a list of some of the “celebrities” that may have been … Continued
Headlines in 1912
While at the library conducting genealogical research, I scanned some of the 1912 newspaper microfilms available. Below is just a small sampling of the headlines. Of course in April and May there were numerous articles on the Titanic disaster. The … Continued
1912 At A Glance
For the past month we’ve been discussing the Titanic. This month we’re going to wrap up life in 1912. A quick look at historical events that took place in 1912: January 1 republic of china is proclaimed • January 4 … Continued
The Titanic Hearings and Aftermath
Upon hearing of the Titanic’s sinking, Senator William Alden Smith called for an immediate investigation. The senate agreed to Smith heading a subcommittee to hear testimony. One of the first aspects to catch Senator Smith’s attention was correspondence by Bruce … Continued
The Recovery Effort
Before Carpathia even arrived in New York, The White Star Line made efforts to recover the dead from the Titanic disaster. Four ships, including the Mackay-Bennett, were chartered to retrieve the bodies left in the disaster area. John Snow and … Continued
Carpathia Arrives in New York
Three days after the Carpathia picked up the Titanic survivors, the ship docked in New York. Various groups were already working to collect funds to assist the survivors in need of help. In the last three days the details had … Continued
Carpathia Arrives….Titanic Survivors Are Rescued
RMS Carpathia arrived an hour after the RMS Titanic sunk to her watery grave. Her rockets were spotted by those in the lifeboats at three thirty that morning. The RMS Carpathia was owned by the Cunard Line. Her maiden voyage … Continued
Iceberg, Right Ahead!
Sunday, April 14, 1912 was coming to an end on the Titanic when tragedy struck. That morning passengers attended church services with Captain Smith officiating the First Class sermon. In the evening some first and second class passengers had a … Continued
The Officers and Crew of the Titanic
The crew kept the ship running smoothly and it took a cast of thousands to keep this huge vessel running smoothly. The 322 stewards and twenty-three female crew aboard performing more than fifty-seven different functions in the dining saloon’s of … Continued