Faith, Community, and Global Missions: How the Traughber Family Shaped Early History at Hollywood Christian Church
In which I describe the history of Hollywood Christian Church and discuss how my great-grandparents, Dr. William Francis “Frank” Traughber and Nora Petree Traughber, as well as their children (including my grandmother Margaret), served as core members for several decades — taking on many leadership roles, participating in numerous charitable and social events (including many dramatic presentations), hosting global missionaries, acting as Sunday School teachers, and more.
A Tour of the Hotel Del Monte in Monterey - the Starting Point for Frank and Nora’s Historic Honeymoon Adventure
In which I discuss my recent tour of the Hotel Del Monte in Monterey, which served as the starting point for “Frank and Nora’s Historic Honeymoon Adventure,” and share many photos of the hotel (which now serves as the Naval Postgraduate School) and its surrounding property.
An Early Look at Paso Robles – one of our Favorite Places to Visit – through my Great Grandmother Nora’s Letters and the Pioneer Historical Park & Museum
In which I discuss the history of Paso Robles, with a focus on its sulphur baths and historic hotel; share an excerpt from my great grandmother Nora Traughber’s 1939 letter describing her visit to Paso Robles to enjoy its healing waters; and describe some of my own visits with Mike to enjoy this wonderful place.
A Return to the Historic Petree House - This Time for a Tour!
In which I describe and share many photos from my recent tour with my father of the historic Petree House in San Jose, where my great grandparents were married on August 17, 1905.
Living Across from Charlie Chaplin Studio: The Traughbers’ First-Hand View of the Hollywood Movie Industry (and a Look at Charlie Chaplin)
In which I discuss my grandmother ‘s experience growing up in Hollywood at 1359 N. La Brea Avenue across from Charlie Chaplin’s Studio, her brother Frank’s experience working for Charlie Chaplin, and her family’s experience of having a “front row view” of the growth of the Hollywood movie industry. Oh, and I also talk a lot about Charlie Chaplin!
A Historic Trek: The Amazing Honeymoon of W.F. Traughber and Nora Petree Traughber in 1905, Part VII
In which I describe the visit my great-grandparents made to Welch Big Tree Grove in Santa Cruz on their honeymoon in August 1905, as well as my own more recent visit to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (which includes the old Welch Big Tree Grove)