tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post1256706425003628442..comments2024-03-28T12:59:00.516-04:00Comments on Heroes, Heroines, and History: Women in the Civil War: The Basket Brigade of Decatur, IllinoisDebbie Lynne Costellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16381517812227326616noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-5665205141004461482017-10-16T13:25:01.181-04:002017-10-16T13:25:01.181-04:00Thank you SO much, carolyn. That's wonderful t...Thank you SO much, carolyn. That's wonderful to hear. We three authors just reissued the book (it was out of print) and now it's available as an ebook, too. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80771676139841383882017-10-16T13:24:16.721-04:002017-10-16T13:24:16.721-04:00Karen, I'm sorry I didn't see this when th...Karen, I'm sorry I didn't see this when the blog originally posted. If you are still interested, I'll compile a list of the resources I have used about civil war women. e-mail me at stephanie at stephaniewhitson dot com. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-53127822553338185162017-10-16T13:23:18.209-04:002017-10-16T13:23:18.209-04:00Thank you for that recommendation, Karen. The main...Thank you for that recommendation, Karen. The main resource for us other than typical local history information was a little known memoir published by a woman who was part of the Basket Brigade. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-41668096690489857432017-10-14T17:58:41.563-04:002017-10-14T17:58:41.563-04:00I have just completed the 2 novella's in this ...I have just completed the 2 novella's in this book and going to the third. It's a lovely book. Warm-hearted, feels good and restores faith in humanity. Very well written and encouraging.Carolyn Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098341948523578070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-19007668201657729862015-11-22T08:26:05.118-05:002015-11-22T08:26:05.118-05:00I forgot to ask in my other comment if there were ...I forgot to ask in my other comment if there were any other sources that you came across in preparing your stories?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386968454389151767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-74262869394254228282015-11-22T08:23:01.871-05:002015-11-22T08:23:01.871-05:00As a civilian Civil War reenactor I really enjoyed...As a civilian Civil War reenactor I really enjoyed these stories. Women and children were doing amazing things during the war either to provide for themselves or for the soldiers. If people are looking for reading material in this area for children about children I would recommend "Hattie's War" by Hilda and Emily Demuth.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386968454389151767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-25870369973509775992015-11-22T08:19:59.526-05:002015-11-22T08:19:59.526-05:00As a civilian Civil War reenactor I really enjoyed...As a civilian Civil War reenactor I really enjoyed the stories especially the actual notes that were included. Women and children did amazing things during that time in the effort either to provide for themselves or for the soldiers. If people are looking for a book orientated towards children in this area I would recommend "Hattie's War" by Hilda and Emily Demuth. Were there other sources that you used for these stories?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386968454389151767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-33108799242960931252015-10-13T11:28:26.463-04:002015-10-13T11:28:26.463-04:00It's good to know I wasn't the only one wh...It's good to know I wasn't the only one who had never heard of this. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-28988042541269290762015-10-13T11:28:01.179-04:002015-10-13T11:28:01.179-04:00She was bold, and I have always wondered if there ...She was bold, and I have always wondered if there was an interesting "rest of that story." So I made one up ;-) ... and the note's recipient lands on her doorstep in my novella. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-4406522904510337872015-10-12T20:49:08.048-04:002015-10-12T20:49:08.048-04:00I like these stories of the Basket Brigade. I did...I like these stories of the Basket Brigade. I did not know about these during the Civil War. sm wileygreen1(at)yahoo(dot)comsharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667697363749218857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-89731069483198191202015-10-12T15:45:55.984-04:002015-10-12T15:45:55.984-04:00I loved the note at the top- she was quite bold, w...I loved the note at the top- she was quite bold, wasn't she? ;) I always love your books, so I look forward to reading this, even if I don't win. :)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233336653874478152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-50567882317938015932015-10-12T14:42:37.584-04:002015-10-12T14:42:37.584-04:00Thanks, Diane. I've been equally amazed as I&#...Thanks, Diane. I've been equally amazed as I've sought out the "behind-the-scenes" stories about all the women did. And incensed by some museum exhibits that ignored them ;-). Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91592708471595723952015-10-12T14:21:49.257-04:002015-10-12T14:21:49.257-04:00I had no idea that the women of the time were so i...I had no idea that the women of the time were so involved in the war effort! I have watched TONS of shows and documentaries on The Civil War and not one mention! I'm so glad you three amazing authors chose to write about this subject. Looking forward to reading it! dblaser(at)windstream(dot)netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108506592927283558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-80328614870640723352015-10-12T13:01:36.626-04:002015-10-12T13:01:36.626-04:00I was especially impressed because the town wasn&#...I was especially impressed because the town wasn't all that big at the time this was happening. It took a lot of effort and organization. But the women were up to it ;-). Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-12041613734340408232015-10-12T13:00:52.483-04:002015-10-12T13:00:52.483-04:00You're welcome, Linda. Thanks for taking time ...You're welcome, Linda. Thanks for taking time to stop by today. Have a great week. Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-91781508838856577512015-10-12T13:00:28.062-04:002015-10-12T13:00:28.062-04:00Yes, the North Platte canteen was an amazing fete....Yes, the North Platte canteen was an amazing fete. When I saw this museum display, I immediately thought of it! Stephanie Grace Whitsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02442621477644235666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-13808614171154334932015-10-12T12:30:58.448-04:002015-10-12T12:30:58.448-04:00Just think how hard those women must have worked t...Just think how hard those women must have worked to create such a nice meal for so many soldiers. What they did was certainly a blessing to wounded warriors.Vickie McDonoughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698966142886006577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-61189140276647093122015-10-12T12:13:30.874-04:002015-10-12T12:13:30.874-04:00What inspiration can be found in such memories. Th...What inspiration can be found in such memories. Thank you.Linda Brooks Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003737963882716877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4271375082145370896.post-67441167820478751702015-10-12T10:39:32.718-04:002015-10-12T10:39:32.718-04:00They did the same thing here in North Platte Nebra...They did the same thing here in North Platte Nebraska during WWII. The canteen is gone but the stories and pictures live on.kim hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951846304316134717noreply@blogger.com