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Second half of Davis Allen's 1990 presentation about the family, covering the Brandon (French and Lane) lines. It runs from the beginning to about the 8 minute mark. The other 20 minutes are family movies.

Rodney Howe Brandon grew up in a small commune in rural Indiana. The few families who lived there lived off the land, shared equally, and emphasized learning by college-educated teachers. Throughout his life he applied those values and, during his professional careers in social welfare and politics, he passed them on to others in reforms that had a national impact

Created by Rod Allen about the origins and geology of the Driftless Zone, the same area where the ancestors of Ami L. Allen (McNultys, Brewsters, Williams, & Ladds) spent several generations between the 1820s-1900s. Rod's video is the science of the region, from millions of years ago until the 1800s. Davis' video ("The Brewsters in Shullsburg") delves into the family genealogies, the regional h...

Surprising discoveries about the Brewsters and related families , McNultys, Ladds, Williams and Allens in small but enterprising Shullsburg during 3 generations in the 1800s. A historical narrative with illustrations. Sidebar documentaries about the Potawatomie Tribe and Elder William Brewster and the Mayflower.

A video documentary recounting Jack (& Nancy) Allen's initiative in the 1960s to implement fair housing practices benefiting residents of color in the Fox Valley Tri-cities of Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles, Illinois. There are references to the broader context of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's struggles for civil, voter and housing rights in Chicago and in Washington, D.C. Themes: loca...

A short story about family gatherings compiled during Covid-19 times.

During this brief presentation, you will discover an understanding of America’s historic Thanksgiving experience, including the conflicting cultural and economic forces that forged our country during its first century. We will include succeeding eras in England, Wales and Ireland that drove our ancestors to cross the Atlantic. Then we’ll trace the interactions that they had with the Native Amer...

A Zoom recording of Davis Allen's draft account of the Davis & Elliott families in Marion,IA from 1857-1931, following by impromptu reactions from 25 family members.

Ami Allen Family Pt2 2

Ami Allen Family Pt 1

Allens and Brandons IL 1830 60

Christmas Eve 1990 in Batavia