The Prisoner's Dilemma: The Problems of Civil War Prisons
We all know the name of the most infamous Confederate prison, Andersonville. In fact, Dr. Carole Morton gave us an excellent talk on it, just last year. You may have also heard, or read about, other prisons, like Libby Prison, in Richmond; but, what do you know of Union prisons, or about the life of prisoners captured by both the Union and Confederate forces? At our January 12 meeting, Nick Smith, President of the Pasadena CWRT, will present his well received talk about the POW prisons operated by both adversaries during the War. Nick will tell us the interesting story about the fate of, and environment in, these camps. Nick always delivers a thoroughly researched talk, in an engaging and educational style. You do not want to miss this meeting!

Mr. Nick Smith
Nick Smith has been the President of the Pasadena CWRT for many years. He is also a member of the Sons of Union Veterans, Gen. W.S. Rosecrans Camp No. 2, and is one of its past Commanders. Nick spent several years researching over 700 Union graves at the Mountain View Cemetery, in Altadena, and is currently working on a video series for the Cemetery's webiste, telling the stories of some of those soldiers. As part of his work for the Pasadena Public Library, Nick has earned a reputation as a wonderful storyteller. Amongst his other interests, Nick is on the Board of Directors of the Pasadena Folk Music Society, which puts on a series of concerts annually.