The sweep of family history across the generations
Two of the Ruby offspring went back to Israel for significant periods.
Stan maintained correspondence with his closest high school and Army buddies, several of whom went on to prominent careers.
Joan’s second marriage to Rueben Meyers brought her great happiness.
Stan's innovations in Mossbauer spectroscopy.
Janis, Leslie and Amy grew up—each a star in her own way.
Social reformer Nathan Meeker was among nine men killed in an uprising of Ute Indians at the White River reservation where he was serving as U.S. agent. His wife and daughter—Smith family descendants—were held hostage for three weeks