Mini-Videos

Here are some short videos on subjects in the main documentary that merit elaboration.

Portage County surgeon describes Gettysburg

Dr. A. M. Sherman talks about his experiences as an assistant surgeon during the three bloody days at Gettysburg in July 1863. Here’s more of the story in a short video by Fred Endres of Kent State University.

County men present when Lincoln is assassinated

Portage County physicians were at Ford’s Theater the night Lincoln was killed. A short video by Doug Brown of Kent State University tells their story.