Episode #364: Native American Art, History, Faith, & Love with Jack Maher
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Jack Maher is an historical novelist, proud 5th generation Colorado native, and grandson of Eric Douglas, who was a pioneering Denver Art Museum curator, champion for Native arts, and the focus of Jack’s best-selling book titled “Poppy: A Novel About A Colorful Colorado Life.”
Jack is also a former 9 NEWS Multimedia Journalist and Executive Producer, a 4-time Emmy winner, and the recipient of multiple broadcasting honors from the Associated Press and the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
Jack is also a gifted storyteller, which is obvious when he shares the story of how his remarkable grandfather, who he calls Poppy, devoted his life to elevated Native American art at a time when much of it was ignored or stereotyped. He connected with Native American artists through long horseback trips through the American Southwest in the early 20th century, and was a tireless, innovative champion of their pottery, textiles and sand paintings. Eric Douglas also served in WWII, commanding a hospital in the Pacific during WWII, along with a team of 110 nurses as well.
Jack shares the story of his grandfather’s incredible life and the impact he had on others with the skill of a gifted storyteller. He also shares how the sudden loss of his beloved wife and best friend, Becky, became the catalyst to finally sit down and write Poppy’s story.
He also shares his personal story of love, loss, grief, and how his strong faith has been helping him and his family deal with their loss, along with the many small miracles that came along with it as well.
Download this wonderful episode to hear Poppy’s story of preserving Native American Art and the role it plays in Colorado history, and the incredible power of faith and love.
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Colorado History, Denver Art Museum, faith, loss, love, Native American Art, Native American Culture