Monthly Archives: June 2014

“This Soldier’s Life….”

Posted on June 9, 2014 by john

On June 9, 1864, Robert Patterson wrote a long, and probably the most interesting letter of the many he wrote during the Civil War, to his mother from a camp near Acworth, Georgia.  In the letter, he discusses a number … Continue reading →

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Found in the archives: Tom Hanks performed at WSU

Posted on June 5, 2014 by chris

Just happened to run across this item in the University Archives, thanks to a tip from Abe Bassett, 1st chair of WSU’s Theater Arts Program. Abe was looking for the date of when the Great Lakes Shakespeare Company did a … Continue reading →

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“God in his goodness….”

Posted on June 1, 2014 by john

On June 1, 1864, William Patterson wrote a short note to his mother reporting that “God in his goodness has spared his life so far.”  Since his last letter (May 21st), the 1st OVI had participated in several battles with … Continue reading →

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