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To the Editor:

I am certain most of the readers of the Hills Crescent were aware that two weeks ago Ken Burns, director and producer of "The Civil War" and "History of Baseball" for viewing on PBS, was in Luverne.They were shooting film for Burns’ next major project, "The War" — World War II as it affected Luverne, Minn., Mobile, Ala., Sacremento, Calif. and Waterbury, Conn.I was informed last week that Florentine Films, Ken Burns' Company, is looking for pictures from Rock County that reflect life on the home front during World War Two. They, Florentine Films, have enough coverage from the veterans’ side but not enough from the civilian/home front side.If you have photos of that nature and are willing to share them with Florentine Films, you would be contributing to Rock County and its role in World War Two. Copies of originals are fine, originals of course are welcome! Be assured that any pictures sent will eventually be returned.You have two ways to get the pictures to Florentine Film: oYou can get them to Betty Mann, Rock County Historian in Luverne oor you can mail them to the following address:FLORENTINE FILMSATTN: Meghan Horvath 875 Sixth Ave. Suite 1911New York, New York, 10001-3507The actual presentation of "The War" is scheduled for 2007. Thanks for helping!Col. (Ret) Jim Fleming

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