History 21 The Podcast - 4.01 The Watch Fob
On her family’s Ramsey farm in 1890, 10 year old Phoebe [Daisy] Guderian was kicked in the head by their horse and survived. In this episode, follow along with the story as told from newspaper reports, Daisy’s own daughter, letters from the doctor who came from the rescue and his descendant. Special guest Peter Jablonski.
Host Rebecca Desens, ACHS Director and Sara Given, ACHS Volunteer Coordinator
Originally aired June 17, 2022
Watch fob made from piece of Daisy Guderian’s skull and engraved with the Dr. Aurora Gidding’s initials. The fob rests in the box that Daisy’s daughter donated it to the History Center in.
Anoka Union, October 29, 1890.
Sketch of Dr. Aurora Giddings by his grandson, Roe Giddings Chase
Sketch of Dr. Aurora Giddings by his grandson, Roe Giddings Chase
Anoka County Library Minute
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