Jan Drake has a lifelong interest in history and the stories which are found in family archives and genealogical research. A graduate of Needham High School, she has a Bachelor’s in Science degree from Hobart & William Smith Colleges and a Masters in Library Science from Simmons. In retirement she is enjoying travelling with a focus on historical places. She is also continuing the genealogical research begun by her parents. The letters from George W. Harwood are available in the book, “Remember me to all the friends, Civil War letters from George W. Harwood, Massachusetts 36th Regiment,” Damianos Publishing, 2022.