Upcoming Episodes

John Arthur Paisley, CIA operative in the 1950’s and 60’s, worked on numerous cases including ones with the Soviet Union and Lee Harvey Oswald. He was known for joining the CIA’s “Inner Circle.” On September 23^rd, 1978 he was sailing on the Chesapeake Bay. In his possession was a briefcase of secret documents that dealt with the Soviets. The next day John Arthur Paisley was found in the bay, with two diver’s belts weighing a total of 38 pounds strapped to his upper abdomen. The autopsy report stated the cause of death was a “Gunshot wound, penetrating head, close contact range.” The gun was never recovered. Was the death of John Arthur Paisley a suicide or a murder? I have a large group of ephemera having to do with Paisley, including photos, his work with the CIA, his private life and his girlfriend. One binder is even labeled, “Top Secret.” And where they were all found is a crazy story in itself…..

A large group of letters written between the dates of 1910-1927. They were written by a Seattle Washington man who lost the love of his life in a very distressful and tragic way. Suddenly after her death the letters stop and then years later they begin again only this time there’s a new woman in his life, his deceased wife’s best friend. It’s an incredible story of love, loss and new beginnings.

Chateau de la Grange, the European home of Marquis de Lafayette, from 1799 to 1834. It eventually was transformed into a home for WWI orphaned children and paid for by some very wealthy Americans. We’ll be sharing a 1921 diary and scrapbook written by an American woman who is traveling with a well known artist friend, to the Chateau de la Grange to meet up with Madame Le Verrier. Madame Le Verrier was the foremost child welfare worker in France, and “Directress” for the famous Lafayette Orphanage.

A 1919 diary written by a young mariner describing his adventures sailing the world aboard a freight steamer. Wise beyond his years, he writes deeply felt entries.

HENRY STUART UPDATE

Henry’s round concrete block hut may be moved in an effort to preserve it and his place in Fairhope history for future generations to appreciate. A group of enthusiastic citizens in Fairhope, Alabama including the owner of the property that was then Henry’s Tolstoy Park, are working to raise the money to move the hut. Local government officials seem to be on board with providing a site and creating a display honoring this incredibly interesting man. Check out our episode #’s 8 and 9 and 40 and 41 to learn all about Henry Stuart. We are thrilled to be a part of this story. Sally has donated Henry’s diary to the Fairhope Museum to add to their collection of Henry Stuart items.