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Springfield Soldier’s Aid Society: Women on the Homefront during the Civil War


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Discover how women in Springfield, Illinois organized during the Civil War to assist the boys in blue providing food, clothing, bandages and other necessities during the war.

Narration was provided by, Joe Crain and Vanessa Ferguson. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode was supported by Union Pacific.

Music - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com:  Folksong on Piano - Traditional, On The Lake by Christophe Gorman, Laura by Alan Ellis, Joyful Stories by Clarence Reed, and Ardent Desires by Clarence Reed

Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at https://www.dulcimerguy.com/


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