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Voices of Conflict: the American Civil War Part 5

Michele Skalicky

John Sellars reads a letter written by Christian H. Isely on May 6, 1862 to President Abraham Lincoln.

You can read the entire version of the letters and journals featured in this series at ozarkscivilwar.org.

Voices of Conflict: the American Civil War Part 4

Michele Skalicky

Steve Grant reads a letter written by Assistant Surgeon O.A. Williams of the Missouri State Guard.

You can read the entire version of the letters and journals featured in this series at ozarkscivilwar.org.

Voices of Conflict: the American Civil War Part 3

Michele Skalicky

KSMU is partnering with the Springfield-Greene County Library to bring you readings from letters and journals written during the Civil War each Thursday morning at 7:30 through April 28th. It’s part of the library’s 2011 Big Read Celebration, “Voices of Conflict: the American Civil War.” Here’s Leah Hamilton Jenkins reading an excerpt from the Elizabeth Hunter and Priscilla Hunter letters to Margaret Hunter Newberry.

You can read the entire versions of the letters and journals at ozarkscivilwar.org. Find the readings in our KSMU series at ksmu.org.

Voices of Conflict: the American Civil War Part 2

Michele Skalicky

John Sellars reads an excerpt from the Lyman Gibson Bennett Diary about the Battle of Pea Ridge.

You can read the entire versions of the letters and journals at ozarkscivilwar.org.

Voices of Conflict: the American Civil War Part 1

Michele Skalicky

Mark Gideon reads an excerpt from a letter written in Springfield on August 12, 1861.

You can read the entire version of the letters and journals at ozarkscivilwar.org.

Remembering Family and an Influential Teacher

Missy Shelton

Today's feature includes excerpts from an interview with Dean Bruton. The interview was conducted by Kim Flores.Bruton remembers growing up during and after the Great Depression. He also recalls an influential teacher who made an impact on his life.

A Working Woman's Story

Missy Shelton

This segment features excerpts from an interview with Virginia Gleason, conducted by Steva Carter. Virginia talks about the difficulties she faced as a working woman in the 1950’s and how she ended up with a long and happy tenure as a librarian in Springfield.

At Age 92, Man Recalls His Days as a Youth in Ash Grove

Missy Shelton

We’re going to hear excerpts from an interview with 92-year-old Frank King. This interview was conducted by Jim Wood. Frank, who was born in 1917 begins by talking about what he remembers about growing up in Ash Grove, Missouri. He also shares what it was like to see a "talkie" for the first time. He recalls how the Great Depression impacted his neighbors and family.

Dorothy Boillot Miller Recalls Her Grandparents and the Great Depression

Missy Shelton

We have excerpts from an interview with Dorothy Boillot Miller, conducted by Marilyn Prosser. Dorothy begins by talking about her family’s struggles during the Great Depression. She goes on to talk about moving to different schools and spending quality time with her grandparents.

Dorthy Frazier Remembers Growing up During the Great Depression

Missy Shelton

We’re going to hear excerpts from an interview with Dorthy Frazier conducted by Charity Huechteman. Dorthy Frazier was born in a log cabin between Mansfield and Hartville. She begins by talking about what it was like to be a child, growing up during the Great Depression. She also discusses what it was like going to school when she was a young girl and how her family celebrated holidays.