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by Stephen J. Gertz In a recent post , I discussed ephemera in general and a certain piece that elicited memories of my family's ...

Praying to God was not the only act of submission that Poppy conceded to. He also yielded to a basic, human need. Abe “Longy” Zwillman ...

Older, more relaxed, and with no need to exert authority, Poppy's affection for his grandchildren was enormous. The rind peeled, his s...

The Depression was not a disaster for the family at all. But though Poppy was working, money was tight. He helped support some in the rest ...

According to its press book, a movie was loosely based upon Terry Druggan, his partner Frankie Lake, and their activities. William Wel...

Julius Rosenwald wasn’t the only one keeping an eye on Ed Gertz. Concurrently, Chicago was in the midst of bitter Taxi Wars. The taxi bus...