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L. Douglas Waldorf Historian and Lecturer

"It is indeed rare to find a historian as well versed in eastern Native American culture as is Mr. Waldorf. These lectures are sure to be of benefit to any individuals or organizations who are concerned with American Indian history and/or culture." (From a letter from P H. C., Chairperson, Parent/Student Committee of Baltimore County Public Schools to Friends of the Indian Education Program, General J. Stricker Jr. High in Baltimore, MD, April 10, 1978 announcing the slide presentation of Roanoak Indian Village to be presented by L. Douglas Waldorf. - Original held in the Waldorf family archives. MKW)

"It was indeed an educational experience and a privilege to visit the Roanoak Island Historical Park on Friday, November 15, 1974, with our two classes of fifth grade students. Often we have taken field trips to points of interest in our state but never have we had such a rewarding vicarious experience. The children responded with enthusiasm to your demonstrative approach to learning. Many felt they could go home and perform the same skills and crafts after your thorough and complete demonstration.

As teachers we realize the significance and importance of such historical sites. But with the help of such fine dramatization and role playing the children too can enjoy and benefit from the vast store of historical information hidden in the annals of history.

Again let us say we appreciate the fact that people like you are willing to share with all the truth of our heritage."

(From a letter to L. Douglas Waldorf, Director Roanoak Island Historical Park from Susan H., and Betty G., Teachers in Bridgeton, North Carolina dated November 18, 1974 - Original held in the Waldorf family archives. MKW)

"...L. Douglas Waldorf, director of the Roanoak Island Historical Park, as an informed, intelligent, well-educated man, he has been interested in this neglected area of our nation's history, and as a descendant of the Susquehannock Indians, he is concerned with presenting at his park and in lectures the values and customs once held by those peoples, as an educational and historical experience for students and others."

(From a letter from Mrs. Rose D. N. of Fairfax, Virginia to Ms. Beth S. of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority, dated October 30, 1974 - Original held in the Waldorf family archives. MKW)

"...When I paid my mere one dollar I never expected to hear such a learned lecture and such a dramatic one. Sometimes, when a talk is dramatised for me I retain it much better. This has happened and I have managed to retain enough of the story in order to write it down in my reference file...When I first entered the village area, your daughter was discussing Indian sewing methods with sinew...I wish you and your family every success in interpreting Roanoak Island history to interested people. I wish there was something like this in Virginia!"

(From a letter to Mr. Waldorf from Kirby S. of Richmond, Virginia, not dated. - Original held in the Waldorf family archives. MKW)

These same lectures given at Roanoak Island Historical Park - Roanoak Indian Village in Manteo, North Carolina in the 1970's, are currently in production and will be available soon on DVD, beginning with "A Day at Roanoak", the true story of how the English explorers were welcome into the Village of Roanoak by the wife of Granganameo in August 1584, Available in August 2007.

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