Desoto Joe's Civil War Newsletter

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Ordinary Facts and Info
Civil War Military Service Records A Select Catalog of NARA Microfilm Publications TABLE OF CONTENTS at: http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/military/ Civil War Swords Added to Collections Excerpt from the Masterpiece Gazette Fall 2001 Issue; ". . . At Civil War sites across Missouri, state historic sites interpret this struggle and preserve artifacts that tell the story of this time in history. Recently, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources acquired two important artifacts from this time period - a sword from a Union general who fought at the Battle of Pilot Knob and a sword presented to a Missouri State Militia general following the Battle of Lexington. These two artifacts will greatly enhance the department's interpretation of these two battles and the war in general. . ." Go to Masterpiece Gazette Fall 2001 Issue; http://www.mostateparks.com/gazettefall2001/swords.htm to read all about these new historical acquisitions. Handkerchief Dolls My wife picked me up a Handkerchief Doll today from a Church sale. In the Civil War days, when fathers, brothers and Uncles left to go forth to fight, they would give a handkerchief to their daughter or to a young girl of the household. With this handkerchief, she would make a doll to keep fond thoughts of someone special off to war. She kept the doll close by her. She loved it and later when she married, the doll was carried with her, tucked away in her flowers or wedding dress as she walked down the aisle. Sometimes the handkerchief doll was the only thing left to remember a loved one by. Desoto Joe/The Record Man Missouri World War II Medallion Missouri Veterans of WW II have until January 1st to apply through the Missouri National Guard, for the new World War II medallion, medal & certificate, & the Jubilee of Liberty medal for D-Day veterans. To be eligible for the medallion, medal & certificate, a veteran must be living and have served in a U.S. military force between Dec 7, 1941 & Sept 30, 1945. Applicants also must have been honorably discharged or separated. (Unless they are still in active service in an honorable status) Applications for the awards are available at Missouri Veterans Commissions Offices, Veterans Of Foreign Wars posts, on the Missouri National Guard web site: http://www.moguard.com or by calling 1-886-834-3431. Desoto Joe/The Record Man Back To: MacLinks' Civil War Research Center *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ***

~ Desoto Joe's Civil War Newsletter ~

Ordinary Facts and Info

Civil War Military Service Records
A Select Catalog of NARA Microfilm Publications
TABLE OF CONTENTS at: http://www.nara.gov/publications/microfilm/military/

Civil War Swords Added to Collections

Excerpt from the Masterpiece Gazette Fall 2001 Issue; ". . . At Civil War sites across Missouri, state historic sites interpret this struggle and preserve artifacts that tell the story of this time in history.
Recently, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources acquired two important artifacts from this time period - a sword from a Union general who fought at the Battle of Pilot Knob and a sword presented to a Missouri State Militia general following the Battle of Lexington. These two artifacts will greatly enhance the department's interpretation of these two battles and the war in general. . ."
Go to Masterpiece Gazette Fall 2001 Issue; http://www.mostateparks.com/gazettefall2001/swords.htm to read all about these new historical acquisitions.

Handkerchief Dolls
My wife picked me up a Handkerchief Doll today from a Church sale.
In the Civil War days, when fathers, brothers and Uncles left to go forth to fight, they would give a handkerchief to their daughter or to a young girl of the household. With this handkerchief, she would make a doll to keep fond thoughts of someone special off to war.
She kept the doll close by her. She loved it and later when she married, the doll was carried with her, tucked away in her flowers or wedding dress as she walked down the aisle.
Sometimes the handkerchief doll was the only thing left to remember a loved one by.
Desoto Joe/The Record Man

Missouri World War II Medallion
Missouri Veterans of WW II have until January 1st to apply through the Missouri National Guard, for the new World War II medallion, medal & certificate, & the Jubilee of Liberty medal for D-Day veterans.
To be eligible for the medallion, medal & certificate, a veteran must be living and have served in a U.S. military force between Dec 7, 1941 & Sept 30, 1945. Applicants also must have been honorably discharged or separated. (Unless they are still in active service in an honorable status)
Applications for the awards are available at Missouri Veterans Commissions Offices, Veterans Of Foreign Wars posts, on the Missouri National Guard web site: http://www.moguard.com or by calling 1-886-834-3431.
Desoto Joe/The Record Man

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Military Malls, Swap Meetings & Sales - Early American 1750 to 1865
Civil War Mall The on-line Civil War Mall offers books, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, maps, autographs, antiques and collectibles for the Civil War Enthusiast! WebSite: http://www.civilwarmall.com/ Civil War Mall Militaria Swap Meet & Sale February 23, 2002 St Louis, Missouri. This sale is being held at Grant Shelter in Jefferson Barracks Park. This show will encompass the time period of 1750 to 1865, and possibly earlier. Vendors will be able to sell authentic and reproductions items and weapons (black powder only). All proceeds from this event will benefit the Visitor Center Building Fund of the Friends of Jefferson Barracks. Vendors fee for 6ft table rental is $10.00 per table. Registration for table rental must be in by February 1, 2002. Spectator admission is $2.00 per child up to 12yrs of age and $4.00 per adult. For information on table rental, etc... Please contact: Mike Pierce (314) 481-1967, ~eMail address: stlreb@altavista.com, or snail mail 5047 Tennessee St. Louis, MO. 63111-1623. Or Edie Ross (636) 456-9322, ~eMail address: edieross@juno.com, or snail mail 1808 Hwy U Warrenton, MO. 63383. Desoto Joe/The Record Man Back To: MacLinks' Civil War Research Center *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ***

~ Desoto Joe's Civil War Newsletter ~

Military Malls, Swap Meetings & Sales - Early American 1750 to 1865

Civil War Mall

The on-line Civil War Mall offers books, prints, photographs, ephemera, manuscripts, maps, autographs, antiques and collectibles for the Civil War Enthusiast! WebSite: http://www.civilwarmall.com/ Civil War Mall

Militaria Swap Meet & Sale

February 23, 2002 St Louis, Missouri.
This sale is being held at Grant Shelter in Jefferson Barracks Park. This show will encompass the time period of 1750 to 1865, and possibly earlier. Vendors will be able to sell authentic and reproductions items and weapons (black powder only).
All proceeds from this event will benefit the Visitor Center Building Fund of the Friends of Jefferson Barracks. Vendors fee for 6ft table rental is $10.00 per table. Registration for table rental must be in by February 1, 2002.
Spectator admission is $2.00 per child up to 12yrs of age and $4.00 per adult.
For information on table rental, etc... Please contact: Mike Pierce (314) 481-1967, ~eMail address: stlreb@altavista.com, or snail mail 5047 Tennessee St. Louis, MO. 63111-1623. Or Edie Ross (636) 456-9322, ~eMail address: edieross@juno.com, or snail mail 1808 Hwy U Warrenton, MO. 63383.
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Information Related To The Re-enactor
Re-enactors GAZETTE WebSite: http://www.campchase.com/ Camp Chase Gazette Excerpt from the website, " . . .Camp Chase Gazette is the first, best, and at present the only nationally distributed publication devoted entirely to the subject of re-enacting America's Civil War. CCG is now in its twenty-eighth year and currently has subscribers in every state except Hawaii, (plus seven foreign countries). . . " Re-enactors HOME PAGE WebSite: http://www.cwreenactors.com/Civil War Reenactors Home Page. The reader will find useful information dealing with the Civil War at this site which is dedicated to the brave souls, North and South, who fought and died in the war between the states. Check back often for updates. On this site you will find: Civil War Photography - Collodion - Wetplate Photography of the Civil War Civil War Re-enactors Forums - Military, Civilian, Classified Forums Re-enactors Point of Contact Online Database Upcoming Events Calendar So You Want To Be a Re-enactor (how to get started) Uniforms and Accoutrements-A List of Sutlers Desoto Joe's Calendar of Missouri Related Re-enactor Events February 23, 2003 Calvary Cemetery and Mausoleum, 5239 West Florissant, North St. Louis. Sherman Day Ceremony Military assembles at the main gate at 1:30pm Sharp This will be followed by our raditional fellowship dinner at: Romine's Restaurant, 9053 Riverview Dr., North St. Louis. Reservation for the 1/2 Chicken meal @ $15.00 are to be made to Paul Leistritz before February 20, 2003. Address is: 8553 Lowell St., St. Louis, MO 63147, or Phone 314-867-3692 or e-mail pleistritz@iopener.net This is open to all Union, Confederate & Civilian Reenactors. April 5-6, 2003 Spring Training camp & Tactical Battle Battle Original Fort Belle Fonataine Terry Crowder Ltcolcav21713@aol.com April 5, 2003 Living History Living History Pilot Knob, MO. Terry Cadenbach 636-629-0530 May 2-4, 2003 Battle of Carthage History Battle of Carthage, Inc. are sponsoring an event to recreate the beginning of the War Between the States. The Battle of Carthage, Missouri, fought on July 5, 1861, has been recorded by the U.S. Military War College to be the first major land battle of the American Civil War. Battle of Carthage, Inc. 18159 Heron Road Carthage, MOن 64836 Website:ننhttp://www.geocities.com/battleofcarthage/BOCwelcome.htm May 27, 2003 Dedication to all Soldiers who served any war. Parade Jefferson Barracks Cemetary St, Louis, MO 9:00 AM Promp! Blanket picnic gathering following Not confirmed Open to all Blue, Gray & Civilian impression June 20-22, 2003 Washington MO Artillery School Randy Baehr robaehr@earthlink.net June 21-22, 2003 Skirmishes-Living History, MO Veterans Home St. James, MO. David Smith 573-364-6491 August 9-10, 2003 Kimmswick, MO. Battle Hank Goering 636-464-1698 hgoeh@aol.com discoverkimmswick.com. Civil War Kimmswick Home Page http://hometown.aol.com/hgoeh/myhomepage/index.html September 13-14, 2003 St. Charles, MO. Battle Sue Riddler 636-947-0165 or mediamagic@accessus.net September 20-21, 2003 Lone Jack, MO. Battle Todd Conner 660-563-3472 conners@iland.net Website: http://www.geocities.com/lone_jack_mo/ September 27-28, 2003 Marble Hill, MO Battle Johnny Robins 573-238-9890 or jdrser@clas.net October 4-5, 2003 Demaree Fair, Highridge, MO Battle Charles Haskin clhceh@aol.com 636 671-4420 or 636 671-0630 Jim Flint Smith james.r.flint.smith@pharmacia.com 636 376-7553 October 10,11,12 2003 Danville, MO. Battle Baker Plantation 573-564-1000 Noel & MaryAnn Crowson bph1853@ktis.net Website: http://www.bakerplantationhouse.com October 17-19, 2003 Palmyra, MO pbpl@nemonet.com November 1-2, 2003 Tactical-Living History Osceola, MO. Rick Reed 417-646-2240 September 25-26, 2004 Pilot Knob, MO Battle of Pilot Knob, MO. Terry Cadenbach 636-629-0530 Upcoming Re-enactor Related Events February 22, 2003 Civil War Swap Meet & Sale Grants Shelter Contact: Edie Ross 636-456-9322 or edieross@juno.com, edieross@earthlink.net OR Mike Pierce 636-481-1967 or stlreb@msn.com April 11-13, 2003 Aulburn, IL. Civil War Battle Battle William Bierbaum 217-544-7051 or flagstaff1@sbcglobal.net Jim Cochran (217)522-4179 or jim_diana_c@yahoo.com April 12-13, 2003 Union Living History "ONLY" Fort Scott, KS. Union Impression Galen Ewing 620-223-0310 or galen_ewing@nps.gov Living History Fort Scott NHS P.O. Box 918 Fort Scott, KS. 66701 ATTN: Galen Ewing April 19-20, 2003 Fort Gibson, OK Living History Arthur Street 918-357-3556 April 20-21, 2003 Olathe, KS Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm Battle* Reenactors Phil Campbell 913-782-6972 Sutlers Max Evans 913-782-6972 Note: new date April 12 & 13, 10-4. Battles, artillery, foot and mounted soldiers. 1860s fashion show, period vendors, 1860s dance Saturday night. Church services 9 a.m. Sunday. Kid's area. Entertainment. Concessions. Stagecoach rides. Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted. http://www.mahaffie.com/ mgvans12283@earthlink.net April 24-27, 2003 Keokuk, IA 16th Annual event Keokuk Area Convention & Tourism Bureau Kirk Brandenberger, Executive Director 329 Main St. Keokuk, IA 52632 800-383-1219 Fax 319-524-5016 email: keokukia@interl.net website: http://www.keokuktourism.com/ April 25-27, 2003 ? Questions Marks Mill - HUCKTMR@AOL.COM Doug Moody ltc1stmo@aol.com May 3-4, 2003 Battle of Carthage - Battle Gordon Billheimer - 417-359-5422 gbillheimer@alumni.w/u.edu May 3-5, 2003 Peoria, IL Mike Scholl - (309) 699-4153 or chaplincsa@aol.com Averyville Baptist Church - (309) 694 6476 or coyle55@juno.com June 14-15, 2003 Berry, IL Battle Bill Regan (618)977-1336 June 21-22, 2003 Civil War Battle Battle - Jacksonville, IL. Abbie Templin 1-800-593-5678 or 217-243-5678 August 15-17, 2003 Galesburg, IL. Roger Underwood 309-342-5085 - undie@galesburg.net Daryl Melear dmelear@att.net August 30 to September 1, 2003 Civil War Battle & Old Thrashers Days Jerseyville, IL. Battle Fred Nolan 618-498-5590 or hazel_dell@jvil.com Jim Cochran 217-522-4179 or jim_diana_c@yahoo.com October 12-13, 2003 Kempsville, IL Mike Pierce 314-481-1967 streb@msn.com October 25-26, 2004 ? Mine Creek, KS John Spencer 620-223-2302 Nov 6-7 2004. 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