Beginnings carry enthusiasms, and a promise of what is to come. Even the modest beginning of a newsletter serving a modest historical society. And your faithful response – everyone kept their commitment! – is a fine omen. Thank you.

The primary purpose of this newsletter is to publish the work-in-progress of its members. This serves as your visible commitment to carry on the research, and is an encouragement to others to make the extra effort. You will sense from these articles how much important research is already under way. . . .