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Civil War Angel

Wisconsin Historical Society

A Civil War heroine urged President Lincoln to establish a Soldier's Home hospital in Wisconsin.Bob Kann is the author of Cordelia Harvey: Civil War Angel, part of the Badger Biographies Series published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press. Kann is a storyteller, juggler, magician and educator and has written several other biographies for young readers. He spoke with Stephanie Lecci. You can find more of their interview as supplemental audio below.