Evening star., 1902-02-21

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teen orig Il states have published their
revolutionary records for the remaining
Ave we depend on town, and county his
tories, pension certiaeateSi attested copies
Of old muster rolls, Cbnnsfssions, etc.
For descent, geneAogias and the family
registers found in bcal Histories are es-
sential. 1t is to be regretted that the high
price of books Of this Character and the
possibility of their PURCHASE, save in a few
Instances. To the generosity of individual
daughters and chapters We are Indebted
for the small number ofbexcellent geneal-
ogies the library cohtainss
Accessions This Year.
"Accessions have been smaller this year
than last owing to the tact that the lineage
books. which were formerly the exchange
which the library offered. are now given to
chapters Thus the librarian has no in
ducement to suggest for the cooperation of
chapters in securing books. the duties Of
the office are rendered more difficult and its
successes impaired by this changed condi-
tion.
"A larger appropriation for the library
would enhance its power and extend its in
fiuence in the interests OF the society.
1.-THE library has on file sixteen magazines
devoted to history and genealogy, and is
thus enabled to keep in touch with modern
research along these lines. Some of these
necessary periodicals are subscribed for,
others are exchanged Tor the American
Monthly Magazine.
"Our great need. as heretofore. is for
good town and county histories, carefully
compiled from original records. Five states
are still not represented by single county
history
"The indexing and cataloguine makes
good progress in the hands Of the excellent
indexer who has been the clerk and bibli-
ographer during the year: her faithful and
efficient labors have rendered the library a
III a,l %In. rr-l,N
our records. and to whom her intelligent
and courteous assistance Is always cheer
fully extended.
"Three books of the year deserve especial
mention as being the work of chapters-the
first, entitled Chapter Sketches of the Con-
necticut Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton; Patron Saints, is a record Of the
heroic men and women for whom the chap
ters are named-a most admirable work
ranking high among the notable achieve
ments of our society.
"A beautiful copy of this work was pre-
sented to the library by the Connecticut
chapters. through the state regent. who is
one of the most liberal contributors to our
library, for whose kindness and interest
we are very grateful.
Colonial and Revolutionary Homes.
''The second is Colonial and Revolution
Darien and Vicinity. This book was pub
fine picture Of life during the revolutionary
period. with account Of the part borne
by the inhabitants Of the several towns
1.-The third book, Collections Of the Geor-
gia Historical Society," volumne 5, contain
ing proceedings of the first provincial con-
gress of Georgia, 1775: proceedings Of the
Georgia council of safety. 1775 to 1777, and
an account Of the siege Of Savannah from a
| British source. is published by the Savan-
h n1n nN{nr ann fvi fy.,r, fo rrsn
history. This chapter has undertaken the
patriotic task Of printing the revolutionary
records in the custody Of the Georgia His
tOrical Society.
Connecticut and Georgia present noble
example to other states and chapters in this
interesting and valuable historical work
''rhe librarian begs to extend tribute of
gratitude to the library's best friend-Rhode
Island. In addition to many very desirable
books given us last year, the state confer
ence voted an annual appropriation for the
purchase Of books for the library of the ma
tiOnal society: This action was ratified at
the state conference this year with interest
| and enthusiasm. The state regents inf1u-
ence in this gracious and generous act is
| most heartily appreciated"