Alan Wellikoff is a writer,

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, and the author/editor of several books on United States material history, travel, and practical advice, including ''The American Historical Supply Catalogue'' (1984), ''The American Historical Supply Catalogue 2'' (1986), ''The Modern Man's Guide to Life'' (1987), ''The Historical Supply Catalogue'' (1993), and ''The Civil War Supply Catalogue'' (1996).Bringing authenticity to history Catalog: As re-enactments gain in popularity, Alan Wellikoff's book helps Civil War buffs find the right props.
The Baltimore Sun. January 03, 1997 From 2002 to 2005 he wrote a weekly

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column for ''

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''. An occasional guest on radio and television programs, he is a member of the Washington Automotive Press Association.

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