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July 17, 2008
Preservation Trust Mourns Loss of Journalist and Preservationist Deborah Fitts
For many years writer served as the voice of the Civil War community
The Civil War Preservation Trust (CWPT) learned this morning of the untimely death of journalist, history lover and passionate preservationist Deborah Fitts, following a lengthy battle with cancer. CWPT President James Lighthizer made the following statement recalling Deborah’s work and legacy:
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More CWPT Releases   This Week's Headlines
 
Civil War Preservation Trust Announces Winners of National Photography, Education Contests
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  Hanover Evening Sun (PA) tours the Gettysburg Battlefield's remaining witness trees
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Civil War Preservation Trust Hosts Institute for Teachers in Historic Hagerstown, Md.
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  Knoxville News Sentinel lauds preservation of Fort Higley site
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Endangered Battlefields   Multimedia Center
 
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Civil War Preservation Trust

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