Hearing History, part one – Colonel Selfridge

The character of James Peifer quotes an impassioned speech by Selfridge, in dress rehearsals for A RESTING PLACE. Photography © H. Scott Heist 12

As we prepare to bring the Civil War to the stage in A Resting Place, opening this Friday, April 13, we turn back to the history that inspired us, and just as we have shared the descriptions and images of the process, we want to share the words and voices as well. Tune in over the next few days for letters read aloud and snippets recorded in rehearsal.

We start with recordings of letters from Col. Selfridge. For more on Selfridge, check out the earlier entries of transcripts from The Moravian, circa 1862 and 1863

1. From Selfridge to his Brother
Battle-field near Culpepper, Aug, 11, 1862.
Listen here.

2. A dedication and presentation of sword to Col. Selfridge from his soldiers
10/16/1882
Listen here.

3. Selfridge’s response to the dedication.
Listen here.