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Sean Graham talks with Ruby Smith Diaz, author of Searching for Serafim: The Life and Legacy of Serafim ‘Joe’ Fortes. They discuss Ruby’s introduction to Serafim’s story, how she went about researching the book, and some of the challenges she faced in the process. They also chat about how Ruby’s artistic background shaped the book’s structure, the importance of telling the whole story, and the impact the broader socio-cultural context had on his life.
Historical Headline of the Week
Ashley Moliere, “Vancouver’s first lifeguard Joe Fortes died 100 years ago. What can be learned from his legacy,” CBC, February 5, 2022.
Sean Graham is a cultural historian, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University, and a contributing editor with Activehistory.ca
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