Case Shot & Canister 1BA Publication of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table Partners with Manor College and the Civil War Institute Our 25th Year!! June 2017 4BVolume 27 5BNumber 6 Editor Patricia Caldwell Contributors Hugh Boyle, Book Nook Editor Rose Boyle Matt Bruce Nancy Caldwell, Artistic Advisor Jerry Carrier Jack DeLong Paula Gidjunis Ed Greenawald Carol Ingald Bernice Kaplan Capture of Fort Fisher, L. Prang & Co. circa 1887 Ann Kauffman Walt Lafty, “Snapshots” Editor Jim Mundy Our June Meeting Jane Peters Estes “The Battle of Fort Fisher” Bob Russo Larry Vogel Presenter: Member Paula Gidjunis Andy Waskie Original Photos Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Patricia Caldwell (unless 7:30 pm otherwise noted) 6:15 pm for dinner Officers (all welcome – but reservation needed!) President Hugh Boyle Radisson Hotel Vice President Route 1 @ Old Lincoln Highway Jerry Carrier Treasurer Trevose, PA Herb Kaufman Secretary Patricia Caldwell Dinner Menu – Pecan Crusted Chicken. Served with salad, rolls/butter, iced tea, diet soda, coffee, dessert. e-mail:[email protected] U Substitute: Pasta (chef’s selection). phone: (215)638-4244 website: HUwww.dvcwrt.orgU Contact Rose Boyle at [email protected] or 215-638-4244 for Umailing addresses: dinner reservations by June 15. Dinner Price $26.00 2601 Bonnie Lane Huntingdon Valley PA 19006 You are responsible for dinners not cancelled 3201 Longshore Avenue by Monday morning June 19. Philadelphia PA 19149-2025 Paula’s interests include, but are not limited to, the In This Issue Historical Society of Montgomery County, the 128th PA infantry, the USCTs, civilians and women in the Civil Bernice Kaplan happened on a very interesting War. She has a B.A. in History/Education, a certificate member to interview for this month’s Snapshot in Historical Preservation, an M.B.A. and an M. A. in History. Preservation News from Paula Gidjunis Larry Vogel recaps an amazing and emotional May meeting In “The Book Nook” Hugh Boyle relates a special Gettysburg visit, and shares a review of an unusual little book deemed a “curious and fascinating story” Debut of a new feature – “From Under Lincoln’s Hat” – authored by whom else but Hugh Boyle Bernice Kaplan discovers Fort Clinch Hugh Boyle chronicles a forgotten incident in the search for John Wilkes Booth Our Summer schedule at the Civil War Manor Day on May 20th was another success. Institute The presentation was great, the speakers were Larry Vogel gives us another interesting “Rest great, and again the Round Table had a very of the Story” successful day in book sales. Seminars such as Walt Lafty recently attended a military the ones we put on at Manor College are very reunion with an unexpected Civil War twist important to the education about the Civil War. Matt Bruce shares an exciting little-known A good question is “Where else can you receive anecdote involving a military hero that kind of information from experts at such a low cost?” The answer is easy – “NOWHERE!” Education has been part of the Delaware Valley Civil War Round Table for the entire 25 years of our life. That commitment will never change. “Gibraltar of the South” The seminars, the Civil War Institute and our Fort Fisher was the last monthly presentations are all part of this stronghold against the Union ongoing educational process. It is so exciting to blockade. In late 1864 and be part of that process. Now we have expanded early 1865, the Union that process to education about World War II. attempted to close the Port of So, let’s keep it going, keep it growing and keep Wilmington, N.C. for good. This presentation will discuss coming up with new topics and classes. We are the importance of on a good roll, and so, let’s enjoy the ride. Wilmington and Fort Fisher to the South and the personalities and their actions that See you at the meeting! led to the fall of the “Gibraltar of the South”. I’m sure our own Paula Gidjunis needs no introduction. Besides serving on the board of the CWRT and chairing Hugh Boyle the Preservation Committee, Paula has taught undergrads at Manor College, and is an instructor at the President Civil War Institute. She is a well-known and respected member of the local Civil War community, and has often spoken to schools and historical societies. Paula is a retired middle school Social Studies teacher and currently works as a bookkeeper for JPG Photography. 2 Many of our members are aware that Jack and Dor DeLong are avid Corvette aficionados. Jack reports on a recent trip with the National Corvette Museum (NCM) centered on NASCAR in the Charlotte, NC area. “We were allowed to tour five well known Raceshops, much behind the “On the Water in the Civil War” scenes since we were with the NCM (that does 1 – Who was Lincoln’s choice for Secretary of open doors), and two unbelievable private car the Navy? collections. Best of all, we were allowed on the 2 – Who won the first battle of the ironclads? Charlotte Motor Speedway, 1.5 miles banked tri- 3 – What was the name of the famous oval for good afternoon of fun held in check by an Philadelphia Shipyard? official pace car, but it got lively.” (Answers in next month’s newsletter!) ANSWERS TO MAY TRIVIA 1 – Where was the Ironclad C.S.S. Virginia built? – Norfolk Navy Yard 2 – Who led the capture of New Orleans? – David Glasgow Farragut 3 – At what battle was Daniel Webster’s son Col. Fletcher Webster mortally wounded? – 2nd Bull Jack waves from driver’s seat of his prized corvette Run THANK YOU! In response to our get well wishes in the May issue of CS&C, Jim Mundy sent the following communication: Congrats to our May book raffle winners – our winners this month included a number of our Hello, Pat! guests and visitors – Fred Rosso (dinner book), Thanks, as always, for sending me the e-copy of John Hartner, Paula Gidjunis, and visitors Gerry Case Shot and Canister. I always enjoy reading Hughes and Jim McLaughlin. it. When going through this issue I came across a sidebar with the concern and well wishes of the Our Preservation Committee conducted a special Round Table for my recovery from a heart fund-raising raffle that included books, spirits, attack. I was absolutely surprised, and then and memorabilia. Our winners were Judy Folan, humbled and thankful to know that all of my Pat Rosso, Herb Kaufman, Zack Margolies, colleagues, friends, and acquaintances at Del Val Sheryl Weiner, Dick Simpson, Fred Rosso, and were sending me their best wishes. Please let visitors Neil Ginsburg and Barbara Ginsburg. everyone know (and especially Mr. Boyle who I Special thanks to Bill and Debbie Holdsworth who am sure let the cat out of the bag!) how kindly escorted a special guest to our meeting – appreciative I am. I now feel a whole better! Carl DeHaven, WWII veteran and survivor of Iwo Jima. We were truly honored to have Mr. We’re all thrilled to hear that Jim is doing well DeHaven join us. Read more about this special and on the road to recovery! guest in Larry Vogel’s recap of our meeting. 3 A Few Words from Our May Presenter, Bob Russo Please permit me a brief moment to extend my JULY 18, 2017 sincere THANKS for the opportunity to talk about Book Discussion Night Arlington National Cemetery at Delaware Valley CWRT last evening. It was a thoroughly enjoyable Topic to be Determined evening for me and a great honor to talk about Arlington at this time of year. To have an Iwo Jima AUGUST 15, 2017 veteran in the audience certainly added a sense of Member Walt Lafty importance for me “Walt Whitman: The Civil I have sat in Manor classes and in a few DV War’s Poet Patriot” meetings over the last couple years and have thoroughly enjoyed every moment spent at both. SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 You folks set a very high bar for quality but you do NOTE CHANGE IN PROGRAM it with a great sense of camaraderie within the Member & Author Mike Burkhimer group. That's pretty special and makes you “Lee, The General: A Defense? unique. There are some great historians and a lot of knowledge in the Round Table. OCTOBER 17, 2017 I sincerely thank you for the great opportunity to NOTE CHANGE IN PROGRAM speak and I hope the evening was enjoyable for Member Herb Kaufman the members. “The Music that Got Us Through WWII” WE NEED YOUR HELP! NOVEMBER 21, 2017 Annual Awards Evening Member contributions to this newsletter Historian/Musician Charlie Zahm are always welcome and encouraged. “The Musical History of the Irish Brigade” Please submit book reviews, short articles, informative pieces, DECEMBER 12, 2017 newsy items and opinion pieces Annual Holiday Dinner to the Editor. Austrian Village Book reviews and short articles of 600-800 words are especially desired. First-time authors encouraged!!! FLAG DAY - JUNE 14 Please send as a Word document to [email protected] REMEMBER TO FLY “OLD GLORY” Thank you! 4 MEMBERS' SNAPSHOTS by Bernice Kaplan It was 86 degrees on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 when a group of about 20 people met at the Northeast Regional Library at 3pm to participate in the first of five weekly discussions of James Joyce's DUBLINERS, a collection of his short stories. Among the members of the group was a tall, white-haired, distinguished looking gentleman. As it turns out, his name was Patrick Corey. During the five sessions, Pat was one of the most active participants in the group.