# Lucille Hegamin
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Lucille Nelson Hegamin (November 29, 1894 – March 1, 1970) was an American singer and entertainer and an early African-American blues recording artist.
== Life and career ==
Lucille Nelson was born in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of John and Minnie Nelson. From an early age she sang in local church choirs and theatre programs.
Episode 246 - July 31, 1931
The year 1931 was devastating for people who lived in China. That summer, they experienced unprecedented flooding, leading to the deadliest flood on world record. What else was being reported about in newspapers at the same time?
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“$5,000 Reward Dead or Alive for the Capture of the Murderer…
Episode 247 - MINI - November 28, 1942
Today's mini episode is a listener request. In 1942, the devastating Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston entered the books as one of the deadliest fires in United States history. How did it all go down?
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“All Articles on Page 8.” The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), November 30, 1942. www.ne…
On this day in Blues history for November 29th
Today’s show features music performed by Dr. Isaiah Ross and Lucille Hegamin
Episode 249 - Christmas Stories from Newspapers - Dates Vary
As I've done the last couple of years, I once again flipped through historical papers to find fun Christmas stories for you to enjoy. And, make sure you listen all the way to the end because this episode includes a special Christmas gift from me to you.
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Amtrakguy365. “CSX’s Santa Train - A…
Episode 251 - MINI - December 9, 1934
Have you ever heard the story of The Galapagos Affair? If not, buckle up, because you're in for a wild ride of intrigue, possible murder, and unsolved mysteries in this all new mini episode.
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Associated Press. “Marooned Savant and Wife Saved.” Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvan…
Episode 252 - May 14, 1961
Today I'll tell you about the Freedom Riders and their fight for equality in bus transportation during the 1960s, along with three other additional history stories making headlines the exact same day.
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“Advertisement: Fred’s Dollar Store (Page 4).” The Sun (Jonesboro, Arkansas), May 10, 1961…
Episode 253 - February 26, 1993
Eight years before the tragedy of 9/11, terrorists attacked the World Trade Center in New York City for the first time. It was scary and chaotic. What else was being reported in newspapers on that same day?
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“Advertisement: Windsor Beacon Instant Mail (Page 16).” Windsor Beacon (Windsor, Co…
Episode 254 - MINI - December 31, 1812
In this episode, I'll take you back in time more than 200 years for a look at an unsolved mystery involving a very famous person. In 1812, Theodosia Burr, daughter of politician Aaron Burr, vanished while sailing to visit her infamous father. Was her ship caught in a storm, sunk by the British, tak…
Episode 260 - MINI -September 27, 1986
On September 27, 1986, in Cleveland, Ohio, all eyes were on the sky. That day their city was set to go down in the history books for launching the most helium balloons into the air at the same time. According to some sources, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. But...is that how it really…
Episode 267 - September 17, 1907
Today's episode date is a unique one, and purely for fun. On September 17, 1907, an iconic company was officially incorporated. It's a company that's still going strong today. It was...Harley-Davidson. Yes, I'm doing an episode about the motorcycles. And, as always, I've got three additional histor…
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