Regarding published local histories...
Arcadia Publishing has a series called "Images of America" which is a
series of the histories of towns, regions and cities throughout the
United States.  My understanding is that local historians receive
contracts to write books on the areas in which they hold interest and
expertise.  It might be useful to peruse some of the books in this
series.  Arcadia distributes a list of available titles.

Carla Marcocci Ojha

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>From:         jay <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject:      Recomendations for good published local histories
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>Greetings fellow Listers:
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>Our organization is being considered to possibly spearhead the
publication
>of a book on the twentieth century history of our county.  We are
excited
>about the possibilites and hope to begin this project soon.
>
>In the meantime, however, I was wondering if people on the list would
>recommend other published local histories you feel are well done.  We
would
>like to look at how they are organized, etc.  Please let me know if
they
>are available through interlibrary loan (if you have that information.)
>
>Please feel free to contact me on or off the list. Off list at the
>following address:
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>Thank you in advance for your response.  I hope that you all enjoyed
>pleasant holidays.
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>Jay Smith
>Executive Director
>Reno County Museum
>Hutchinson, Kansas
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