University of North Georgia
08/10/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/10/2026 13:25
Van Sickle's book earns award
Appleton was the first of the white officers in the most famous Civil War regiment of Black soldiers. Van Sickle said he was grateful to be able to shed light on how Appleton documented his history-making group.
"These guys understood the importance of the moment," Van Sickle said. "The lengths they went to document it, they knew this was a moment of great consequence."
The book award winners received a plaque honoring the book and a $1,000 cash award.
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