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My Country Society, Inc. records

2008-38-0

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-38-0

Scope and Contents

My Country Society, Inc. was founded in 1967 with the purpose of publishing a journal, My Country, related to American history. Initially, the journal was distributed throughout Litchfield County to schools, historical societies, libraries, town halls, banks, and other places. Later, it became available by subscription. The publication schedule varied, but typically several issues were produced each year. New and established authors were encouraged to submit manuscripts. The Society also awarded  scholarships to Litchfield High School students. In 2008, the Society ceased its operation and merged its assets with the Litchfield Historical Society.   The records include incorporation papers, correspondence, financial records and treasurer's reports, meeting minutes, copies of My Country, photographs, news clippings, and scrapbooks.

Dates

  • created: 1967-2009
  • Other: Date acquired: 12/04/2009

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright has been transferred to the Litchfield Historical Society for materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Extent

2.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement Note

The collection is unarranged.

Source of Acquisition

My Country Society, Inc.

Method of Acquisition

Gift

Existence and Location of Originals

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Related Materials

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Other Descriptive Information

This collection was processed with support from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

Title
My Country Society, Inc. records
Author
Leith Johnson
Date
07/10/2010
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Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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