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Acknowledgments This work would not have been possible without Becky Pierce, who generously shared Johnnie Wickersham’s memoir with me and allowed me to work with it. A faculty research grant from Minnesota State University (MSU), Mankato, provided funding and invaluable research assistance. A teaching scholar fellowship from MSU also was instrumental in allowing me to finish this work. The geography department at MSU Mankato created the map. Cindy Miller was of special assistance. Providing great help was Beth Luey, who is probably shocked that I remember anything from her classes at Arizona State University. Jan Walmsley assisted me throughout the project. Lynndee Kemmet was essential in editing and reorganizing. Jim Wheaton was a great graduate assistant, whose knowledge was invaluable. Thanks also to Sylvia Rodrigue and Wayne Larsen. My colleagues in the history department provided expertise and humor in helping me finish this book. Special thanks to Charles Piehl for reading and commenting. Also thanks to my mom for her support. vii ...