Schools History Book Now on Sale

The Delaware County Genealogical Society announces pre-publication sales of the book "The History of Schools in Delaware County, Oklahoma." The pre-publication price of $15 is good through Labor Day weekend. After that date the price will be $22.

The book is a reprint of the book prepared and published under the last
county school superintendent, Bessie Duggan, in 1986. The new version
is a hefty 270 pages with 133 photos reproduced using the latest techniques.

Some of the photos are the same as some in the original book. Other
photos are entirely new.

A 37-page index has been added to make searching the book much easier.
Two brief appendices have been added. The first provides more information
on Cherokee schools, and the second gives a roundup of WPA projects for
the schools.

The third appendix is a roster of the graduates of the Grove High
School from 1916- 1986.

The book is an invaluable tool today for those seeking information
about communities and families as the schools were the center of the
community.
Schools often served double duty as places of worship.

Those wanting to buy a copy at the pre-publication price can contact
the society by email at dcgsinc@hotmail.com. Please put "School Book" in
the subject line. By mail, the society address is DCGS--School book, 1140
NEO Loop, Grove, Oklahoma 74344.

Order forms can be picked up at the Grove Public Library. The order
form will be on the society's website in the near future.

To order, complete the form and return it to the society with cash,
check, or money order for the required amount. Purchases in Oklahoma must
include sales tax of $1.32. For purchases to be mailed, include $4 for S&H.
Buyers can pick up their purchases at the Grove Public Library or have them
mailed.
Pickup dates will be announced, but the books are expected to be
available about Labor Day.