'Blackberry Rain' author Graham Murdock at Vachel Lindsay Home Aug.
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[July 28, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD
-- The "Saturday Mornings at 603" series will return to the
Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site on Aug. 4 with a 10 a.m.
program by Graham Murdock, author of "Blackberry Rain."
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In "Blackberry Rain," Graham and his brother Gilmer wrote about
their personal experiences growing up in the Children's Home of
Winston-Salem, N.C., from 1947 to 1959. Graham and Gilmer lived in
the children's home until they entered the U.S. Marine Corps. "You
may not know us by name, but you will know us through our firm
actions, our kind deeds, our warm smiles, and our kind, assuring
words. That is what we were taught, and that is what we graciously
pass along," Graham Murdock said. "Now, if we told you we grew up in
an orphanage, would you think differently about us?"
"Saturdays Morning at 603" is a free program. The doors open at
9:30 a.m. and coffee and light refreshments will be served. There
will be a book signing and books may be purchased following the
discussion.
Graham Murdock served six years in the Marine Corps and went on
to become successful in the computer and telecommunications
industry. He is now retired and resides in Springfield with his
wife, Ednita. Gilmer served 22 years in the Marine Corps and now
works as a contract adjuster in Carthage, S.D.
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The
Vachel Lindsay Home State Historic Site, 603 S. Fifth St.
in Springfield, is the birthplace and longtime residence of poet,
author and artist Nicholas Vachel Lindsay, 1879-1931. The site is
administered by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and is
open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for free public
tours.
[Text from file received from
the Illinois Historic
Preservation Agency]
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