Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, with Rebecca Jay (episode 2)

Rebecca Jay, a Brooklyn-based dancer, performer, writer, and dreamer, is back to hear Val's tale of how she found historical draft dodger and reckless rich dude Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, and why she had to learn his whole life story.

Look at that smirk!

SHOW NOTES:

The Foodie Flamingo by Vanessa Howl - order here.

The Bryn Mawr Horse Show no longer exists, but here is the website for the Devon Horse Show.

Here is the Curbed article on the Bergdoll mansion.

If you want the full story of Grover’s life, check out The Artful Dodger: The 20-Year Pursuit of World War I Draft Dodger Grover Cleveland Bergdoll by Dirk Langeveld.

Check out some marketing materials for The Louis Bergdoll Brewing Company, courtesy of the Smithsonian.

The above picture of Grover Cleveland Bergdoll is from his wanted poster, which i found through wikicommons.

There is also this picture of Grover’s family in attendance at his Senate hearing (you can find Emma Bergdoll on far right).