| San Francisco Civil War Round Table Meeting Thursday 21st June 2012 at the United Irish Cultural Center 2700 45th Avenue, San Francisco =========== Artists of the Civil War presented by Patrick Doyle *********************************************************** Entree Choices Breast of Chicken Cordon Bleu @ $33.00 or Corned Beef and Cabbage @ $32.00 or Vegetarian Pasta @ $29.00 Entrees are accompanied by salad, fresh vegetables, potatoes, rolls and butter, dessert, coffee (regular or decaffeinated), or tea. [ Note: the above prices include gratuity, sales tax and room charge.] Please mail a check, indicating your choice of entree, to Joan Keller, 515 42nd Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121-2530 to arrive before Monday, June 18th. (Phone: 415 752 4156) Please make checks payable to "SF Civil War Round Table." 6:00pm no-host cocktails 6:45pm dinner 7:45pm program ====================================== |
Pictorial reporting on the Civil War was provided by three publications: Frank Leslie's Illustrated
Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, and the Illustrated London News. These papers employed several
dozen reporters, known as "Special Artists," who travelled with the troops and sent their reports
and sketches back for publication. Some of the more famous artists included Alfred and William
Waud, Edwin Forbes, Thomas Nast, and Frank Vizetelly. Many also turned their sketches into
paintings, most notably Winslow Homer. Although he was not a Special Reporter, Conrad Wise
Chapman is remembered for his paintings of Confederate scenes. Doyle will discuss these artists
and more, and show examples of their work.
Patrick Doyle was born in Ireland and came to California as an engineer in 1966. He was a
re-enactor for a number of years, proudly serving a Corporal of Company B, the 69th New York
Volunteer Infantry. He is currently President of the San Francisco Civil War Round Table.
Newspaper, Harper's Weekly, and the Illustrated London News. These papers employed several
dozen reporters, known as "Special Artists," who travelled with the troops and sent their reports
and sketches back for publication. Some of the more famous artists included Alfred and William
Waud, Edwin Forbes, Thomas Nast, and Frank Vizetelly. Many also turned their sketches into
paintings, most notably Winslow Homer. Although he was not a Special Reporter, Conrad Wise
Chapman is remembered for his paintings of Confederate scenes. Doyle will discuss these artists
and more, and show examples of their work.
Patrick Doyle was born in Ireland and came to California as an engineer in 1966. He was a
re-enactor for a number of years, proudly serving a Corporal of Company B, the 69th New York
Volunteer Infantry. He is currently President of the San Francisco Civil War Round Table.
At this meeting the Board will propose the following motions for approval by the members:
1. Delete by-law 2.2, which states "This Round Table is a private association and membership
shall be by invitation."
2. Amend by-law 3.2 to read "Dues are $20 per year for individual members and $25 per year
for married couples.
3. Postpone board elections for the 2012 - 2013 season to the September 2012 meeting.
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1. Delete by-law 2.2, which states "This Round Table is a private association and membership
shall be by invitation."
2. Amend by-law 3.2 to read "Dues are $20 per year for individual members and $25 per year
for married couples.
3. Postpone board elections for the 2012 - 2013 season to the September 2012 meeting.
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