Historical Society announces publication of new book, “Generosity - The Story of Logan County during the Great War-1919”

[July 26, 2016]   LINCOLN - In just eight months we will be observing the 100th anniversary of the United States entry into the Great War now known as World War I.

The Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society is pleased to announce the release of a new book by Society researcher, Bill Donath. This is Bill's third book about Logan County history. His other books: Logan County During the Civil War, c2006, and Logan County's Civil War Dead, c2009, have both been sold out.

'Generosity' tells the story of the residents of Logan County who took on the task of supporting the war effort with their generous donations of money, time and talents. It includes information on more than 2,300 men and women who served in the military, Red Cross, YMCA, conservation of food and fuel, and other war work. The 358 pages present a close look at the activities and the people who did the work.

'Generosity' is available only at LCGHS, 114 N. Chicago St., Lincoln, IL. The cost of the book is
$35.00 + $3 S/H. Hours: 11am to 4 pm; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Contents:
Introduction
The Logan County War History Committee
The American Red Cross
Alien Enemies
Conservation of food and fuel
The Liberty Loans and War Savings
German-American Heritage Changes...
The Draft in Logan County
Women's Committee, National and State Councils of Defense
The Patriotic League
Young Men's Christian Association
National Guard, Home Guards, Militia
Interesting Stories from Around Logan Co...
The Gold Star List
The Black Soldiers of Logan County
The Logan County Homecoming
The American Legion
Logan County Soldiers of World War I End Notes
Index

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