Kansas 250 Bookshelf - Conversation with Author Deb Goodrich

Discover the incredible story of Charles Curtis, the first man of color to serve as U.S. Vice President, once a household name now nearly forgotten. Deb Goodrich, author of the 2025 Kansas Notable Book “From the Reservation to Washington,” will reveal his rise from Kansas to the nation’s second-highest office. Join us for a captivating dive into Curtis’s remarkable, controversial, and unforgettable journey in American history.

Deb Goodrich is a Kansas-based historian, author, and filmmaker who has spent over 30 years uncovering the state’s hidden gems and unexpected stories. As a longtime Historian in Residence at the Fort Wallace Museum, Deb thrives on surprising and inspiring audiences with tales that reveal just how remarkable Kansas and its people are.

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