On May 14, 1875, a twelve-year-old Elizabeth Robins submitted a story to her teacher at Putnam Female Seminary in Zanesville, Ohio. Elizabeth's brilliance is on clear display. Scholars, including her biographer, Joanne Gates, believe this is the first use of the word "herstory" (you can hear us discuss this in Season 1, Episode 1).

Since the story includes George Washington it seemed right to include in our America250 bonus content.

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This Season 2 bonus content honors the 250th Anniversary of the United States through Elizabeth's short story, "Embryo Americans." First published in 1901 in Harper's Monthly, it shares a first hand account of European immigrants on their way to America.

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Elizabeth's husband, George, has been missing for eleven days. In this episode, we reveal the rest of George and Elizabeth's story.

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⁠⁠Elizabeth Robins Papers⁠⁠ housed at NYU’s Fales Library

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In this video version of the episode, see photos related to Elizabeth Robins and George Parks relationship.

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⁠⁠Elizabeth Robins Papers⁠⁠ housed at NYU’s Fales Library

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In this video version of the episode, see photos related to George and Elizabeth's relationship.

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⁠Elizabeth Robins Papers⁠ housed at NYU’s Fales Library

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In 2025, we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Emancipation Day in Florida. Elizabeth Robins Diary Podcast host Natalie Kahler provided the keynote address at the event. The speech is included here with relevant photos from Chinsegut Hill, courtesy of Natalie Kahler as well as New York University and University of Florida Special Collections.

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⁠Elizabeth Robins Papers⁠ housed at NYU’s Fales Library

Margaret Dreier Robins Papers housed at UF Smathers Library

Following an intense personal tragedy, Elizabeth went abroad to Europe. And much to everyone’s surprise, she decided to stay in Great Britain and restart her acting career there. A combination of an inspiring art community and intense personal relationships kept her there.

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Read Dr. Angela V. John's incredible biography of Elizabeth (or her newest one on Philip Burton): www.angelavjohn.com

Dr. John's publisher: Parthian Books

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Elizabeth Robins Papers housed at NYU’s Fales Library

Elizabeth at Henfield Museum

Elizabeth at Muskingham County Museum

Elizabeth’s novel, My Little Sister, was made into a silent film in 1919. The lead actress was Evelyn Nesbit, the most famous face of her generation. The novel’s exploration of human trafficking takes on additional meaning with Evelyn’s involvement in the film adaptation.

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⁠Prodigal Days⁠ by Evelyn Nesbit

⁠The Traitor⁠ by Harry Thaw

⁠The Madison Square Tragedy ⁠by Rick Geary

⁠The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing⁠ by Charles Samuels

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University of Florida Smathers Library ⁠Margaret Dreier Robins Papers⁠