By Grace Usala, Staff writer 1917 is a movie the takes place amidst the terrors of World War I. In this story, two British soldiers, Cpl. Schofield played by George MacKay and Lance Cpl. Blake played by Dean-Charles Chapman, are tasked with delivering a message which could save 1,600 soldiers; the Germans are falling back,…
Thomas Schaeper, Ph.D., Bonaventure history professor, recently penned a book that connects American history with local ties through an Olean native’s letters. “Somewhere in France: The World War I Letters and Journal of Private Frederick A. Kittleman,” features the letters and private writings of Kittleman, who fought alongside over a dozen other Olean natives. Part…
