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VAUGHAN, ETC NEWSLETTER
January 1986
EDITOR: Verna Baker Banes
Page 22
Vol IX #1, Feb 1986
THE SESQUICENTENNIAL - "OPERATION ATTIC"
The 150th birthday of the State of Arkansas is a good occasion to see what historical resources survive in your
family and to arrange for their preservation for future generations.
You may have valuable material and not even know it. That is why the Arkansas Sesquicentennial Commission
Task Force on Museums, Archives and Libraries has begun what it calls "OPERATION ATTIC" and urges you
to look around and see just what you might have. Letters, diaries, ledgers, photographs, documents, books and
even textiles and furniture often are stored in attics, basements, closets or other out-of-the-way places and could
be of real interest to historians. Often, owners are not sure what is in an old trunk or "why Grandma ever kept
that, anyway". Such materials do not have to be from a governor's family to be valuable to historians. Old
materials of ANY type can give us a clearer view of our past.
YOU can help! Look in your attic, (or wherever), to see if you have such material. Make a list of the type of
things you have. Archives, libraries and museums actively seek such historical materials in original or photo-
copied form. Many have climate-controlled rooms and special staff for the care of valued documents and
property. You do not have to give things away. They may be lent on permanent or temporary basis, copied,
or, if you wish, presented as a memorial. It is a very special way for you to perpetuate your family's history.
Such sharing of your historical materials, on loan or as a gift, is also a special present to the State of Arkansas
on its 150th birthday.
Call or write the Arkansas History Commission, #1 Capitol Mall, Little Rock, 72201, (501) 371-2141; or Bill
Worthen, Arkansas Territorial Restoration, 3rd and Scott Streets, Little Rock, 72201, (501) 371-2348. They
will be glad to hear from you!
COL. J. V. WITT, 12 Goodwin Rd, Newport News, VA 23606 is preparing a history of the 10th Arkansas Infantry
(CSA) and its successor regiment, the 10th AR Cavalry, and would appreciate help in locating information about
those who served in these units. He sent information about Lt. Col. EDMUND VAUGHAN and Capt. M. H.
VAUGHAN who served in the groups. More on this next issue.
VAUGHAN CEMETERY, HILL CO TX, Hwy #310
Cynthia A. Vaughan, w/o J. W. Vaughan
22 Nov 1846 - 14 Apr 1888
Archie, s/o J. W. and C. A. Vaughan
31 Jan 1888 - 28 Jul 1888
A. C. Vaughan, 9 Jul 1878 - 22 Apr 1906
J. W. Vaughan, 11 Dec 1839 - 10 Mar 1909
George A. Vaughan, 13 Apr 1812 - 8 Mar 1889
FROM: CONTRACT, Pub. by CA Retired Teachers Assn.
HELPFUL HINTS
Have you made a will? if not, please consider it seriously. Two of our San Bernadino members recently had tragic experiences. There were no wills and no one knew where important papers were left. This made a difficult situation
even worse.
In such cases the state makes the decisions, and lawyers receive the money that might otherwise go to heirs. Without
a will, the estate may be divided in a manner that the deceased would not have wished. The best advice is to consult
a lawyer whose specialty is wills and estates. Also, let those concerned know about the STRS $2,000 death benefit,
and especially where important papers are stored.
L. Donald Davis, President
San Bernadino County Division
HIABURNIA WILROY, P.O. Box 346, Hernando, MS 38632 searches for information on the family of her gr-grand-
mother CORA LEE VAUGHN of DeSoto Co MS, whose brother moved to San Marcos, TX many years ago.
If you have any questions, suggestions, corrections, and/or additional information contact me,
Linda CONAWAY Welden at:
Linda_Welden@Vaughan-Vaughn.org
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