SEGMENT: RECOLLECTIONS
Bert Aikman>UIS Collection A's>UIS Collection, Segment 19
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- Names implement-dealer in Litchfield (Mr. Blackwelder) who was also Bert's last teacher & who ran for tax assessor. Describes a bit about Blackwelder family & their careers (3 teachers & 1 farmer). Recalls Civil War stories told by Mr. Blackwelder. Mentions men he knew who served in Spanish-American War & marching in town. Many also served in WWI, including Dr. Charlie Ford who became an x-ray expert. (addenda item# 58, see Aikman 6, Clip# 777)
