Monthly Archives: January 2020

Grand Army of the Republic

Posted on January 27, 2020 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. The Civil War ended on April 9, 1865 with General Robert E. Lee’s surrender of his army to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House, VA.  In earlier … Continue reading →

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Lifesavers

Posted on January 21, 2020 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. They were lifesavers—not the candy, nor the marine rescue apparatus, but women, mostly, who cared deeply about their communities and the needs of those who struggled to care for … Continue reading →

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Ernie Pyle Spoke the GI’s language

Posted on January 13, 2020 by David L. Rice Library

*Post written by Mona Meyer, Archives and Special Collections Metadata Librarian. He was from a small (population 893 the year he was born) rural community in Indiana, was timid and fearful that he would not be liked, yet grew to … Continue reading →

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