FECWPC releases new book
The Leader
The Friends of the Elmira Civil War Prison Camp recently released a new book titled “Elmira Civil War 1861-1865.”
The book illustrates Elmira’s breadth of involvement in the entire period of the Civil War. Elmira was known for its infamous prison camp from 1864 to 1865. After the firing on Fort Sumter in April 1861, Elmira was chosen by President Abraham Lincoln as one of three New York State-based training/mustering camps for thousands of volunteers.
The book was written and compiled by Terri Olszowy, edited by Sue Hamlin with graphic design by Marla Lutrick-Anthony and printed locally by Golos Printing. It was made possible by support from community sponsors Tom & Toni Fagart and Ward Filter Systems.