July/August, 2012
The Citizens & Soldiers Digest In This Edition
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From the Editors
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Preservation News
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“Their Words”
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The Evolution of 19th Century Social Dance
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Product Review: Pedersoli P53 Enfield
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Civilian Photo Analysis
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On the Trail: Overland in July & August
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The Watchdog Review REVISITED: Fall, 2000 - What Makes a Tin Cup Authentic?
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Product Review: Village Timsmithing Works “Cairo” Tin Cup
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Natures Gems: Pearls
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The Imported Pattern 1854 Waist Belt
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Contributors
Covers
- Lynn Lucking - Anita Lauramore - Elizabeth Stewart Clark - Glenna Jo Christen - David Burt - Craig Barry
Front: Library of Congress Back: Todd Harrington: 13th PA Reserves, 150th Anniv. of Balls Bluff. On the original battlefield - Leesburg, VA. Oct. 23, 2011
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