Family Story Finder
The sweep of family history across the generations
1968 Democratic convention
It was a signature moment of the turbulent 1960s. Walter, 18, and Dan, 15, were there in Chicago, working as messengers for the Eugene McCarthy campaign.
First grandchild
Twyla Ariel Eilertsen Ruby was born on August 7, 1985
Joan and Ruby
Joan’s second marriage to Rueben Meyers brought her great happiness.
Mössbauer man—Stan makes his mark in physics
Stan's innovations in Mossbauer spectroscopy.
On Hill Avenue
The Ruby family comes of age in a bedroom suburb west of Chicago
Our Brenner cousins
Janis, Leslie and Amy grew up—each a star in her own way.