6/9/2023 0 Comments Kalamazoo Gals by John Thomas![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As I gazed out the airplane window to watch Middle America pass underneath me, I resolved to return to re-interview the Gals in the presence of a videographer and to do everything possible to tell their story well.Īttempting to tell the story well eventually involved hosting two afternoon “teas” for the Gals, hiring a genealogist to trace the life of Gibson’s founder, Orville H. On my return flight home, as I replayed in my mind’s eye what I already knew were life-changing experiences, I began to think that I’d uncovered a significant moment in American history. From meeting my first Kalamazoo Gal, to having my 1943 Gibson re-inspected by its original inspector, to the tearful goodbyes after only a three day stay, it was a visit filled with moving moments. My Kalamazoo Gals journey began in earnest almost precisely five years ago, in September of 2007 with my first visit to Kalamazoo. ![]()
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