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Thomas Shipman, sharpshooter of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry

Last week we reviewed the history of the 29th U.S. Colored Infantry, which was...

The descendants of Nance Legins-Costley of Pekin and Peoria

By Jared OlarLibrary Assistant This week “From the History Room” will commence a systematic...

Memorial park planned to honor Nance Legins-Costley and remember Moffatt Cemetery

By Jared Olar Library Assistant It was two summers ago that “From the History...

The Civil War era: Pekin’s blacks in a time of transition

By Jared Olar Library assistant Continuing our review of what historical records can tell...

A glimpse of Pekin’s non-white population in 1850

By Jared Olar Library assistant Recently this column reviewed the known black families who...

Where is Nance Legins-Costley’s final resting place? (Redux)

By Jared Olar Library assistant “To rescue a name worthy to be remembered and...

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