Manassas: Consumer Time Machine,
2011
Gettysburg College
Manassas: Consumer Time Machine, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
One of the interesting bits of interpretation I found at Manassas' Sesquicentennial event was a rarity in my book. Oftentimes, living history volunteers place the contents of a haversack or a bedroll out on a gum blanket and simply name off the items for visitors. Beyond this laundry list, the conversations rarely reach into the realm of drawing personal connections with the visitor's daily life or personal experiences. The intellectual connection is well lain out, but an emotional connection is often fleeting. [excerpt]
Clarence Andrews,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Kring/Mcnamara Ranch Orick, California,
2011
Cal Poly Humboldt
Kring/Mcnamara Ranch Orick, California, Susie Van Kirk
Susie Van Kirk Papers
In 2009, the Northcoast Regional Land Trust acquired the Kring/Mcnamara Ranch on lower Redwood Creek, Orick, California. Consisting of 77 acres, the former dairy ranch includes pastureland, dairy buildings, and a remnant of the creek's north slough. Clearing of the land and the development of a successful Jersey dairy began with the arrival of Danish immigrants. Jens and Maren Kring and their family of mine children in 1915. The Kring Bros. dairy, established initially by sons Theodore and Mads Peter and his son Donald, operated on what is now Land Trust property. The row of buildings--barns, milk house, and equipment/tool …
Landmark Report (Vol. 29, No. 2),
2011
Western Kentucky University
Landmark Report (Vol. 29, No. 2), Kentucky Library Research Collections
Landmark Report
Newsletter published by the Landmark Association; this local group advocates the preservation, protection and maintenance of architectural, cultural and archaeological resources in Bowling Green and Warren County, Kentucky.
Katura Thomas Roberson,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Manassas: On The Road Again,
2011
Gettysburg College
Manassas: On The Road Again, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
A few months ago I took a quick jaunt to Carlisle to see the Pennsylvania Civil War Sesquicentennial roadshow. I was heartily impressed with the quality of interpretation and exhibit design. For a rolling exhibit which needs to fold in upon itself, it was very rich and powerful. Jared Frederick, proprietor of History Matters had a nice roundup of what that exhibit comprises.
Ronald George Sr.,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Daniel "Billyboy" Devine,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Manassas: Heat Of The Moment,
2011
Gettysburg College
Manassas: Heat Of The Moment, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
Before I go any further, I need to make something clear: they tried. Oh, they tried so hard. The deck was stacked against them and they gave it the old Harvard try. Heat, a weekday and more... They tried so valiantly. But they came up short. [excerpt]
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Stephens,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Ms. Elizabeth Mercer-Stephens,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Ms. Elizabeth Mercer-Stephens
African American Funeral Programs
Funeral Program for Mrs. Elizabeth Mercer- Stephens on July 18 2011 at Grace and Faith House of Prayer
Leroy "Tee" Tillman,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Leroy "Tee" Tillman
African American Funeral Programs
Leroy--Lee--Tillman.pdf - Funeral program for Leroy Tillamn
Locks And Cash: Whose Black History? (Part 2),
2011
Gettysburg College
Locks And Cash: Whose Black History? (Part 2), John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
A few weeks ago, the Hanover Evening Sun ran an article on the Lincoln Cemetery in Gettysburg and the locks which hang on its gates. This is by no means a new item of interest. The locks have girded the gates of the cemetery for three years. Still, the article (no longer on the Evening Sun's website but archived here in a PDF) raises a few interesting questions about the delicate balance between preservation and interpretation. [excerpt]
Sanfort Parrish,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Sanfort Parrish
African American Funeral Programs
Program for the funeral of Sanfort Parrish, held at Let Them Come Missionary Baptist Church
Virgil "Virg" Gay,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Bessie Rucker,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Lizzie B. Scarboro,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Mr. Jerry Dekle,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Beyond The Battlefield: A Simple Matchbook And A Rabbit Hole,
2011
Gettysburg College
Beyond The Battlefield: A Simple Matchbook And A Rabbit Hole, John M. Rudy
Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public
A couple months ago, at the annual spring Gettysburg antique show, I found a small display of Civilian Conservation Corps items. Pennants and coins, matchbook covers and pins all displayed on a piece of foam-core. One caught my eye. For $10, I became the proud owner of a matchbook cover, never used, from a CCC Camp in Gettysburg. Company 1355 was stationed at Camp NP - 2 - Pa., now known as the Boy Scout / youth camping area at McMillan woods. I was thrilled. [excerpt]
Mrs. Gladys Wells Morris,
2011
Georgia Southern University
Mrs. Gladys Wells Morris
African American Funeral Programs
Funeral Program for Mrs. Gladys Wells Morris on July 7 2011 at Louisville, Georgia; Gordon Grove Baptist Church
