The Stone County Historical Society announces plans for the publishing of “History of Stone County, Missouri, Vol. III.

The purpose of this book is “not to repeat, but to complete” the work already included in volumes I and II.  History of Stone County, Missouri Vol. III will focus on material not contained in the first two volumes with particular emphasis on the last 14 years.  We are seeking family histories for Vol. III that were not in the earlier volumes.  If you didn’t get your story in before or are new to Stone County, now is your chance to be included.

Included in Vol. III will be a brief history and picture of all the following who wish to participate and will be published in the book FREE OF CHARGE.

*All households, both old and new families, both previous and present residents.

*Schools

*Churches

*Military

*Please lend us your general interest photos: street scenes, rural scenes, early ball teams, church group

*All social, civic and fraternal organizations school groups, celebrations, early businesses, etc.

*Businesses

**Your pictures will be returned to you.**

We invite all families to take a few minutes now to discuss putting their material on paper and selecting a photograph, either a current one or old one (black and white or color) and submit these as follows:

1.  In approximately 400 words per household explain the beginnings and bring the story up to today.

2.  Each story should be singed “Submitted by ____________.”

3.  Type the story or have it typed on plain typing paper, double-spaced, and keep a copy for own record.

4.  Submit a picture with the story.  Write caption for the picture as well as the name and address of the owner so the picture can be returned to you after the book is published.  Tape these pieces of information to the back of the picture.  DO NOT SUBMIT THE PICTURE IN A FRAME.

5.  If your picture is old and fragile, it is advisable to have a photo-print made by a photographer.

6.  The picture and story should be turned in or mailed no later than May 15, 2008 to:

Stone County Historical Society
P.O. Box 63
Galena, MO 65656

Your story may need to be shortened if repetitious of other stories or if space does not permit, but this is only if absolutely necessary.  If you wish to buy more than the free space allowed to have a longer story or to memorialize your parents or others, additional space is available.  See the Order Form.

We expect the book to contain from 300 to 400 pages or more and include 800 – 1,100 pictures, depending on the number of families, churches and organizations, etc., that submit their stories and pictures.  The more submitted the better the book will be for the same price.  For those reserving the book before publication, the Early Bird Price is $49.50.  After that, the price will be higher.  Mail the online printable Order Form to the above address. This will be a Limited Edition printing and the book is certain to have collector’s value in time.  Reserve your personal copies now to be sure you get them.  This will make a handsome and memorable gift.  Gift Certificates are available.

This book will be of excellent quality, beautiful, permanent, handbound.  Sample history books from the company are available to examine.  You may leave your pictures, story and Order Form at the Stone County Library on the Square in Galena, Monday 8-8, Tue.-Fri. 8-4:30; Kimberling Area Library, 45 Kimberling Boulevard in Kimberling City Mon., Wed., Fri., 10-4, Tues., Thurs., 10-7, Sat. 9-noon; Stone County Library, 111 Main Street, Crane, Mon. – Fri.,9-5, Sat. 9-1; The Humane Society Thrift Shop, 22173 Main Street in Reeds Spring, 10-4 daily except Sunday: or mail them to the address above.

Again your picture and story will be included in the book ABSOLUTELY FREE and will be an important part of this special publication for anyone who ever called Stone County home.