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	Lafayette Square - Published in 1969 Author John Asbury Bryan Publisher Landmarks Association of St. Louis City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $15.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This is the second edition printing of Architect John Albury Bryan's historical essay of Lafayette Square. It also includes an Architectural Survey of Lafayette Square by Members of the Committee on the Preservation of Historic Buildings of the St. Louis Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. There are a number of photos in this twenty four page booklet. This book is an exceptional read for anyone with an interest in Lafayette Square and its history. Please contact me if you have an interest in this booklet. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	LaPorte, Indiana 1832-1982 Now and Then - Published in 1982 Author Unknown Publisher City LaPorte County LaPorte Indiana State Indiana Price $32.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: I recently bought a copy of this 150th anniversary book about LaPorte, Indiana. The book is full of history, maps, and old photographs. There were only 2500 copies printed in 1982. I believe it is a treasure trove of information for family history researchers. Some of the Headlines Downtown Mall - Almost County Jail Courthouse Maple Lane Mall Discount Store Hospital Door Prairie Barn Old Factories Civic Leaders LaPorte Theatre E Street Hospital Sonneborn Building Woolen Mills Fannie Sommerfield Potawatomi Lincoln Way Merchants Kessler's Furniture LaPorte's Hospital- Long History LaPorte's Political Leaders Dick Bell John Hiler LaPorte's History Linked Bands and Musicians School Consolidation Businesses and Plants Assembly Lines Coddington's The Bitter Strike of 1946 1956 Water Ski Championship Maple City Bus LaPorte Sports Celebrities Kingsburg Ordnance Plant LaPorte Aircrafts Company Coleman Company Reid-Murdock Candy Company Tibma's Bakery Kramer and Sons Allis-Chalmers Rumely Ideal and Crew State Champion Drum and Bugle Corps Admiral Ingersol Civic Auditorium Fox Tin Tray from LaPorte Woolen Mills Mayor Lem Darrow Famous Musicians Dr. E. A. Rumely and much more. Please contact me if you have an interest in this fascinating historical book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Legacy of Lions: The History of University City - Published in 1981 Author Nini Harris Publisher The Historical Society of University City City University City County Missouri State Missouri Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Table of Contents University City Architecture: A Photographic Essay A Place to Dream On Frenchmen, Farmers and Fillies Medicines, Magazines and More! Fair Days and a Fair Beginning Lewis Triumphant - Lewis Bankrupt Reviving Hope: Heman, Ward and Flynn Teacups, Theater and the Twenties Political Squabbles and Popsicles Pluralism, Public Works and Public Progress New Charter, New Homes, New City "Think of Us as People" Up Again - The Last Ten Years Footnotes Bibliographical Note Streetmap of University City Index Acknowledgements Contributors Credits Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Lengel Family - Published in 1978 Author Ida Catherine Lengel Vincent Publisher self published City County Berks PA State PA Price $50.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Lengel, Kitt, Katzaman, Feggon, Fehler, Wrenick, Dundore, Fromm, Cook, Haynes, Oakes, Greenthal, Putt, Stahl Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Like Grandma Said & Introducing Grandpa Mayo - Published in 1993 Author Cora Mayo Mullins & J.G.M. Publisher Unknown City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $10.00 (plus $2.50 postage and handling) Notes: I recently bought three booklets. The first booklet is about Marion Judson Mayo who married Rosa Bradley. He was 47 and she was 31. They were married by the Rev Robert Foster Bradley, Rosa's father. Marion Mayo was offered a job teaching psychology at Harris Teacher's College in St. Louis. This booklet was written by Cora Mayo Mullins in 1993. The second booklet (I have two copies)is entitled "Like Grandma Said" by one of her sons-in-law. The booklet contains many of her favorite sayings, as well as, references to people from her married life. I would like to connect these booklets with a family member or family researcher. Please contact me if you have an interest in them. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Kathy Wieland of www.FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Like It Was- A Family History - Published in 1976 Author Dorothy Hussmann Schertel Publisher Nabor News Inc. City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $20.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: Chiefly a history of the W.G. Hussmann family. William Gerhard Hussmann was born in New Orleans, Louisiaina. He married first Emma Lauff. They were the parents of three children. He married second Else Catherine Rex 18 July 1905. They were the parents of seven children, five of whom grew to adulthood. William died in 1926. Else died in 1961. In 1957 there were seven living children (from both of William's marriages), twenty-one grandchildren, and seven great- grandchildren. Most of the family live in Illinois and Missouri. This book is brand new and unread. Please contact me if you have an interest in this family history book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Lincoln County, Missouri Pictorial History, Volume 1, Number ! - Published in 1975 Author Williams, Clare, and Jackson Publisher Troy Free Press City County Lincoln MO State MO Price $20.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 70 pages of photos Lincoln County Churches Past and Present - History and photos 140 pages Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Living in Kentucky - Published in 1962 Author Mary Ida Williams Publisher Perry Publishing Co City Frankfort County KY State KY Price $20.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: 95 pages, listing and description of historic homes in Kentucky, such as Albert Sidney Johnson and Orlando Bulter. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Logan County Pictorial History - Published in 2000 Author Paul E. Gleason and Paul J. Beaver Publisher G. Bradley Publishing of St. Louis, MO City County Logan Illinois State Illinois Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Index Table of Contents Introduction Early Agriculture Atlanta Beason Broadwell Burtonview Chestnut Cornland Elkhart Emden The 50's in Logan County Hartsburg Lake Fork Latham Lawndale Middletown Mount Pulaski New Holland San Jose Lincoln Epilogue Adknowlegements and Dedication Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Loyal Daughters: One Hundred Years at Mississippi University for Women 1884-1984 - Published in 1984 Author Bridget Smith Pieschel and Stephen Robert Pieschel Publisher University Press of Misssissippi City Columbus County Lowndes County Mississippi State Mississippi Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This centennial history of Mississippi University for Women is filled with historic information and beautiful photos. If you have an ancestor who attended this school or lived in Columbus, MS, you will find this a real treasure trove. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Making of an Author- From the Momentos of Mari Sandoz- Book I - Published in 1972 Author Caroline Sandoz Pifer - signed by the author Publisher Gordon Journals City Gordon County Nebraska State Nebraska Price $20.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This is a 68 page soft cover book with many black/white photos covering the life of author Mari Sandoz. Some surnames in the book: Mary Zark, Martha Sandoz Petersen, Mrs. Florence Beckler, Pat Dalton family, Marie Dugan, Marie Alice Suzetta Macumber, Hazel Tucker, Frank Wildman, Mrs. Hunzicker, Ott and Bill Hunzicker, Stinette, Oliver Hamilton, Lawrence Macumber, Albert Modisett, Frank Broome, Jules and Kary Kicken Sandoz Jr., Lucy Barrows, Tom Quinn, Johnny Myers, Roy Dille, Mrs. Joseph Polak, Van Vleet, Mamie Meredith, Dorothy Switzer, Louis Pochon, Johnny Burrows, Esther and Felix Sandoz, Melvin Van den Bark. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	May 1947 Beacon Magazine of the Ohio Oil Co. - Published in 1947 Author Robert L. Hazlett and Gene Price Publisher Ohio Oil Company City Findlay County OH State OH Price $10.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This magazine lists the Roll of Honor of the Ohio Oil Company men who served in the armed forces of the country in WWII. Contains family stories and photos. Some surnames are the following: Quigley, Montague, Layman, Williams, Curry Gamble Teague, Fasig and more. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Memories of C.P.S Cmp Days 1941-1947 and World War I 1917-1919 Vol 1 - Published in 1997 Author Mose A. Sschlabach and John A. Erb Publisher Carlisle Printing City County OH State OH Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Civilian Public Service Conscientious Objectors INSIDE: Introduction Foreward Table of Contents C.P.S Story 1 Mose A. Schlabach Story 2 Jacob E. Mast Story 3 John A. Erb Story 4 Eli A. Weaver Story 5 Roman A. Raber and the Doris Dean Story Story 6 Neal C. Miller Story 7 Wayne D. Troyer Story 8 Ezra Y. Miller Story 9 Roman A. Yoder Story 10 Noah M. Mast Story 11 Emanuel H. Beachy Story 12 Dan E Schlabach Story 13 Myron Gerber Story 14 Reuben Hamsher Story 15 Jacob E. Chupp Story 16 Albert J. Beachy Story 17 Dan R. Troyer Story 18 Dan E. Miller Story 19 A Cattle boat trip Table of Contents: WW1 Story 1 Rudy Yoder Story 2 David A Troyer Story 3 Christ Hershberger Story 4 Addona Mullet Story 5 Henry M. Beachy Story 6 John V. Erb Story 7 Amos N. Imperatrice Story 8 Franz and Maria Hobrath Surnames YODER TROYER HERSHBERGER MULLET BEACHY ERB WEAVER MAST SCHLABACH GERBER HOBRATH IMPERATRICE MILLER CHUPP HAMSHER RABER Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Mesa, Arizona Our Town 1878-1978 Centennial Edition - Published in 1978 Author unk Publisher Mesa Public Schools City Mesa County AZ State AZ Price $10.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Contents The Long Departed Inhabitants The Jones (Lehi) Company The Mesa Company A Town in the Desert Early Growth Life in Mesa Historical Buildings and Sites Mesa Churches Mesa'sSchools Mesa's Cultural Growth Water Resources and Agriculture Development of Transportation and Communication Industrial Growth City Government Epilogue Index Maps and Charts Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Missouri Sketch Book - Published in 1963 Author Clifton Edom Publisher Lucas Brothers Publishing City Columbia County Missouri State Missouri Price $30.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: I recently bought this book because I believe a researcher will find it of value. The book is a collection of research which was compiled, edited, and written by Clifton Edom. There are copies of maps, photographs, newspaper articles, and chronologies of events. Please contact me if you have an interest in this amazing book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Kathy Wieland in St. Louis, MO www.FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Mitchell Family History - Published in 1971 Author J. Montgomery Seaver Publisher American Historical - Genealogical Society City County State Price $10.00 (plus $2.50 postage and handling) Notes: 39 pages Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Moberly Fifty Years Ago and Today - Published in 1991 reprint (I believe) Author John E. Lynch, compiler Publisher Randolph County Historical Society City Moberly County Randolph MO State MO Price $30.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: unpaginated Very good condition Short biographical sketches of influential Moberly men and women. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Monsanto Magazine - Published in 1939 Author Howard A. Marple, editor Publisher Monsanto Chemical Company City St. Louis County Missouri State Missouri Price $10.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: This magazine has articles relating to industries in 1939. Table of Contents War Means Years of Blackouts by Charles Belknap War Profits Didn't Stick by Edwin J. Cunningham Lemon Wood to Longbow by Wm C. Maxwell and Prescott Sandidge Leather-Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow by Fred O'Flaherty Guiding Lights for Highways Air-and the Rest is Rubber by Joseph P. Quine What's News in Plastics The New Pine Home in the West by Charles L. Fetzner Chemical Quiz Six Months' Report by Edgar M. Queeny Aerial Attack on Fire Do You Know? Current Events of the Greater Monsanto Folks: Dr. C. A. Thomas, Glen Scott, E. J. Cunningham, Osborne Bezanson, C. E. Severens, A. L. Gardner, Emma Kuppinger, John C. Brooks, david Theodore Dubbink, Ted Dubbink, Cliff Saunders and Mildred Kay of St. Louis, Girls of the St. Louis General office-Mrs. George Kuzmich, Anne Gorath, Janet Fancher, Mary Koziatek, Dorothy Lewis, Agnes Simpson, Mildred Waeckerle, Katherine Lindley, Helen Hinds, Grace Flesch, Juanita Cox, Florence Randolph, Myrl Morrison, Evelyn Bigham, Mr/Mrs L. J. Swantner, Mr/Mrs Robert Dickey, Stanley Peel, Malcolm L. Keiser, Earlene Starnes, Tom Chenier, photos from the Nitro picnic-James F. Roe, Raymond Dent, James Melton, Bill Wilson, Robert Tormey, St. Louis Picnic-C. Whitworth, Mrs. Francis Carter, Isabel Alexander, Billie Diebold, Thelma Rice, Rose Bieler, Rose Krizo, Mildred Sax, Mr/Mrs F. E. Kopacky, John Roilie, Bill Petty, Steve Stasiak, John Ligon, Marie Hurt, St. Louis Colored Picnic-Ellis Billingsley-son of Clem Billingsley, Elvis Caldwell and Marvin Caldwell, Louise Caldwell, Marie Young, Alice Lewis, Lee Thor Haney, G. W. Smith, Lloyd Robinson, Luther May Richy, Lulu May Barkin, Rosie Lee Stevenson, Bobby May, Monroe Jones, William Caldwell, Nancy Caldwell, Andrew and Nina Jones, Arthur Jones, Samuel Lee McElroy, Frank Johnson, and Joe Caldwell. Please contact me if you have an interest in this magazine. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Motion Study: A Method for Increasing the Efficiency of the Workman - Published in 1911 Author Frank B. Gilbreth with an introduction by Robert Thurston Kent Publisher D. Van Nostrand Company City County State Price $100.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 116 pages also included are 37 pages of the D. Von Nostrand Catalog This book is authored by the Father featured in the book "Cheaper by the Dozen". Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Mount Vernon, Indiana 1816-1991 175th Birthday - Published in 1991 Author Brown and Bell Publisher Unknown City Mount Vernon County IN State IN Price $22.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Limited edition of copies 88 pages - Excellent condition Contents Mount Vernon, Indiana - Founding and Early Life The Early Years Andrew McFadin, Sr. - The Father of Mount Vernon From McFadin's Fluff to County Seat - Mount Vernon's Early Years Pass in Review Impact of the ohio River on the Development of Mount Vernon Sherburne Park The 1937 Flood Mount Vernon's Alert Program Mount Vernon's Business District in the 1860's Churches - Yesterday and Today Line of Dimes The Posey County Memorial Coliseum From Any Window The Years of Business and Industry in Mount Vernon Schools Keck-Gonnerman Co. Mount Vernon's Black History Robin Hill New Year's Eve The Fire Department President Harry Truman Visits Mount Vernon Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Musings of a Hermit at Three Score and Ten Historical Sketches of the Waccamaw Neck - Published in 1982 Second Printing Author Clarke A. Willcox - Signed by Author with inscription Publisher The Hermitage, Murrells Inlet, SC City County North Carolina State North Carolina Price $15.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: 165 pages Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	My Family Chronicle - Published in 1983 Author Mary Virginia Kiehl Publisher Johnston Letter Company City County State Price $10.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: This is the family history written by Mary Virginia Spear Kiehl tracing both her maternal and paternal sides plus her family history from 1910-1983. Willard Morgan Spear and Mary Chapman Isham were her parents. Isham, Camp, Phillips are some of the surnames in this book. Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	New York Alien Residents 1825-1848 - Published in 1998 Author Scott and Conway Publisher Genealogical Publishing Co City County New York State New York Price $10.00 (plus $3.50 postage and handling) Notes: Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Northern Township Franklin County, Illinois: A History, Volume Two - Published in Unknown Author David E. Goss Publisher Unknown City County Franklin County Illinois State Illinois Price $40.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Contents Township Government Practicing Medicine Businesses Cemeteries and Funerals Citizens This 652 page book is packed with information and historic photos. It also contains obituaries and an excellent bibliography useful to family researchers. There is no index, but the obituaries are in alphabetical order. Please contact me if you have an interest in this book. Kathy@FamilyWeSearch.com Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.
	Oakland County Book of History - Published in Author Staff of 100 Writers and Arthur A Hagman (Editor) Publisher unk City County Oakland MI State MI Price $60.00 (plus $5.00 postage and handling) Notes: Contents 623 pages black and white pictures inside Chapter 1 The Indians The Early Explorers Chapter 2 Early History Chapter 3 Later History Somerset Park Chapter 4 Michigan Governors Oakland County Legislators Chapter 5 County Departments Chapter 6 Beautiful Buildings of Oakland Cty Chapter 7 Cities of Oakland County Chapter 8 Townships of Oakland County Chapter 9 Villages of Oakland Cty Chapter 10 Schools Chapter 11 Automotive Chapter 12 Parks and Rec Chapter 13 Railroad and Air Chapter 14 Newspaper Pages (Historic) Chapter 15 Economics Chapter 16 Detroit Edison, Telephone Growth Chapter 17 Future Click here to inquire about purchasing this book.