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SUMMARY:Illinois Veterans of the Civil War - An Immigrant Story (Brought to you by Wauconda Area Library and Wauconda Township Historical Society)
DESCRIPTION:Diana Dretske will present on her recently published book\, The Bonds of War: A Story of Immigrants and Esprit de Corps in Company C\, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry (Southern Illinois University Press). The book has been awarded a "Best in Illinois" Certificate of Excellence by the Illinois State Historical Society\, and is a finalist for the 2021 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards.\n\nThe book is a collective biography inspired by a portrait in the collections of the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of five immigrants from Britain and Ireland\, who served in the American Civil War. The presentation will include her research to identify the men in the portrait and the significance of their voluntary military service and desire to be recognized as American citizens.\n\nDiana Dretske is the Curator and Lake County historian for the Bess Bower Dunn Museum. She has been researching the history of northeastern Illinois for over 30 years\, published three books on the history of Lake County\, and is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois State Historical Society for her outstanding contributions in promoting\, preserving and commemorating Illinois history.\n\nThis program is brought to you in partnership with the Wauconda Township Historical Society.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Diana Dretske will present on her recently published book\,&nbsp\;<em>The Bonds of War: A Story of Immigrants and Esprit de Corps in Company C\, 96th Illinois Volunteer Infantry</em>&nbsp\;(Southern Illinois University Press). The book has been awarded a &ldquo\;Best in Illinois&rdquo\; Certificate of Excellence by the Illinois State Historical Society\, and is a finalist for the 2021 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards.</p>\n\n<p>The book is a collective biography inspired by a portrait in the collections of the Bess Bower Dunn Museum of five immigrants from Britain and Ireland\, who served in the American Civil War. The presentation will include her research to identify the men in the portrait and the significance of their voluntary military service and desire to be recognized as American citizens.</p>\n\n<p>Diana Dretske is the Curator and Lake County historian for the Bess Bower Dunn Museum. She has been researching the history of northeastern Illinois for over 30 years\, published three books on the history of Lake County\, and is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois State Historical Society for her outstanding contributions in promoting\, preserving and commemorating Illinois history.</p>\n\n<p>This program is brought to you in partnership with the Wauconda Township Historical Society.</p>\n
LOCATION:Wauconda Area Library - REGISTER by clicking here
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URL:https://business.waucondachamber.org/events/details/illinois-veterans-of-the-civil-war-an-immigrant-story-brought-to-you-by-wauconda-area-library-and-wauconda-township-historical-society-12486
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