Several members of the HASS family from the La Crosse area are trying to locate the original diary that was kept by Rev. Frederick Wilhelm Hass from his journey to the U. S. in 1856. The original was translated by Sophia and Alma Hass, but they only translated a portion. There are several rumors going around as to where this diary is now, from Galesville, WI to somewhere in Iowa in a vault. Since the HASS family is so large and is not only in La Crosse any longer, I thought someone on the list may have heard of this diary or knows where it is. At the very least come up with some new ideas of where to look. The local churches, archives and historical societies have been contacted with no luck. Thanks to anyone who can help. Laurie Lane -- Come and visit our web sites: http://www.geocities.com/heartland/valley/5923 http://www.geocities.com/lkceason/index.htm