Marge Thielman Hastreiter is an author and local historian from the Buffalo, New York area, known for her writings about the region's history and her involvement with the Iron Island Museum.
Key information about her:
Author: She has written or co-written several books, including Lovejoy Memories (1989) and Buffalo (with Stephen G. Myers).
Historian & Curator: Hastreiter served as the vice president and curator of the Iron Island Museum, an organization dedicated to preserving local history in Buffalo.
Columnist/Writer: She has contributed articles and opinion pieces to The Buffalo News, often reflecting on growing up in the "Iron Island" neighborhood and sharing local memories.
Focus of Work: Her work often centers on the history of specific Buffalo neighborhoods (like Lovejoy and the "Iron Island") and local landmarks (such as Crystal Beach amusement park and the Lovejoy Theater).
She is a notable figure in local Buffalo history preservation and writing.
"Don't talk about it, Son" is the title of a book written by Marge Thielman Hastreiter.
The book is a compilation of stories and memories from World War II servicemen. The title comes from a real-life account where, upon returning from the war, a veteran's father told him not to talk about his experiences, leading him to bottle up his emotions and go into a depression. Hastreiter's book aimed to give a voice to these stories that were often suppressed after the war.