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Here is the table of contents for the Summer 2011 newsletter:

Fall 2011 Vol. 21, No 4

Feature Articles

Civil War Action Continues at Hot Pace in Missouri: Fall ’61

Ulysses S. Grant: The Pre-war Years

The Missouri State Militia: “Homeguards”

Roster of Local Enrolled Missouri Militia: “Home Guards”

Reports on Meetings and Events Judge Odenwald Addresses SCHS Members in July

Concord School Ribbon Cutting: August 4, 2011

Local News, SCHS News, Information

Slated New SCHS Director Lois Rugraff

Slate of Officers and Directors to be Presented

Mystery Photo: Do you know who this man is?

Please Note

Proposed By-Law Change to be Presented: Oct 26

Event Announcements and Reminders

October 26 General Meeting: Slaves Sue for Freedom

Regular Features

In Sympathy - Obituaries

Thanks- Recognition of gifts to the SCHS archives and treasury

Warm Welcome to New Members! - Welcome to new SCHS members

Color Photos on SCHS Web Site - Reminder that newsletter photos are posted on this web site in color

Mark Your Calendars! - Events listing

Membership Application Form - Membership form easy to clip out of newsletter to give to friends and family so they too cam be SCHS members

See newsletter photos in color

Summer 2011 Vol. 21, No 3

Feature Articles

The Civil War Heats Up, July 1861

by Terry L. Rupp

Reports on Meetings and Events

April 27 General Meeting: Father Dickson Cemetery and “Divided Loyalties: Civil War in St. Louis”

By Terry L. Rupp

2011 Memorial Day Service Held in Bright Sunshine

POW/MIA Tribute; Table Set for One

Local News, SCHS News, Information

Springtime Jefferson Barracks Civil War Reenactments; Weekend of reenactments and displays highlights the beginning of the Civll War in Missouri

    The Camp Jackson Incident,
    June 1861 by Stephen Hanpeter

   The Battle of Blackwell,
      October 1861 by Terry L. Rupp

Restored 1886 Concord School Bell to be Displayed

What’s Your Family Civil War Story?

2011 Society Roster

Society News and Events

Event Announcements and Reminders

July 27, 7:00 p.m. Meeting: Hear Judge Roy Richter

Concord School Ribbon Cutting, August 4, 9:30 a.m.

Regular Features

In Sympathy - Obituaries

Thanks- Recognition of gifts to the SCHS archives and treasury

Warm Welcome to New Members! - Welcome to new SCHS members

Color Photos on SCHS Web Site - Reminder that newsletter photos are posted on this web site in color

Mark Your Calendars! - Events listing

Membership Application Form - Membership form easy to clip out of newsletter to give to friends and family so they too cam be SCHS members

See newsletter photos in color

Spring 2011 Vol. 21, No 2

Feature Articles

Civil War Starts Slowly; April 1861

by Terry L. Rupp

Reports on Meetings and Events

Dan Martin Brings the Weatherbird to SCH Society January General Meeting by Terry L. Rupp

Special Daytime Presentation on “Tesson Ferry Library: Past and Present”

Sappington-Dressel House Tour at Boonesfield Village by Terry L. Rupp

Local News, SCHS News, Information

Fond Farewell to Bob Spiegelman
by Terry L. Rupp

Congratulations to Edna Gapsche at the Century Mark!!

Welcome to New Board Member, Diane Heath

Dues Are Due - Reminder to members

St. Louis Area Civil War Events

Dr. Simpson Installs New Society Board Members

Event Announcements and Reminders

April 27th General Membership Meeting: The Civil War

Memorial Day Ceremony, May 30

Regular Features

Thanks- Recognition of gifts to the SCHS archives and treasury

Welcome to New Members! - Welcome to new SCHS members

In Sympathy - Obituaries

Newsletter Photos on the Web - Reminder that newsletter photos are posted on this web site in color

Mark Your Calendars - Events listing

Membership Application Form - Membership form easy to clip out of newsletter to give to friends and family so they too cam be SCHS members

See newsletter photos in color

Winter 2011 Vol. 21, No 1

Feature Articles

Civil War Sesquicentennial: 2011

by Terry L. Rupp

Germans Join Birthday Celebration for Rev. Louis Nollau

by Terry L. Rupp

Celebration Brings Together East and West, Old and New

by Joy Dressel

Reports on Meetings and Events

Tom Ford Shows WWII Military Hardware

Historic Sites Bus Tour: Plantations and Farms

December Library Lobby Display: “An Old-Fashioned Christmas”

Local News, SCHS News, Information

Congratulations! - Special recognitions to members

Dues Are Due - Reminder to members

Event Announcements and Reminders

January Events - Front Page January events summary

Society Events at Tesson Ferry Library in January - Summary of events

Special Presentation, January 21

Important! Location Change for January 26 Meeting

January Library Display

Booneville Village Bus Tour March 30

Regular Features

Thanks- Recognition of gifts to the SCHS archives and treasury

Welcome to New Members! - Welcome to new SCHS members

In Sympathy - Obituaries

Newsletter Photos on the Web - Reminder that newsletter photos are posted on this web site in color

Mark Your Calendars - Events listing

Membership Application Form - Membership form easy to clip out of newsletter to give to friends and family so they too cam be SCHS members

See newsletter photos in color

See tables of contents for previous SCHS newsletters:

      SCHS newsletters 2010

      SCHS newsletters 2009

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