I am involved in a research project related to the 1961 secession attempt by the McDonald County officials. I have placed a planning page up at http://www.qsl.net/kg0yh/mcdonald.htm I am seeking information in particular about a Walter Arndt, who was Postmaster General of the provisional government of "McDonald Territory." I presume he has passed away by now, but any and all information would be appreciated about any of the participants I have listed. 2011 will be the 50th anniversary of this event, and I am working on philatelic commemoration, which may include special souvenir postmarks and perhaps a recreation of one of the "mail runs" out of the territory. I have limited funds, but I would like to buy actual mailpieces (intact, entire envelopes) from this unique period of McDonald County history.  I also would like to interview those who may have direct knowledge of the events that transpired.

I tried to respond by replying via momcdona etc, but it bounced. Your best source is the McDonald County Library (417-223-4489) or www.mcdonaldcountylibrary.org. There is notebook there with all the newspaper clippings & photos of that event. My sister was the librarian at the time, and she collected the information. Although I was born & reared in McDonald Co., I was away at college at the time it occurred, so missed all the excitement. The memorabilia are quite rare & expensive now, I think. I don't know how far away you live from Pineville, but if you want to contact me after Christmas (I'm busy with family right now). I will help if I can. Marilyn Carnell 417-223-4455 mobarbq wrote: > I am involved in a research project related to the 1961 secession attempt by the McDonald County officials. I have placed a planning page up at http://www.qsl.net/kg0yh/mcdonald.htm > I am seeking information in particular about a Walter Arndt, who was Postmaster General of the provisional government of "McDonald Territory." I presume he has passed away by now, but any and all information would be appreciated about any of the participants I have listed. > 2011 will be the 50th anniversary of this event, and I am working on philatelic commemoration, which may include special souvenir postmarks and perhaps a recreation of one of the "mail runs" out of the territory. > I have limited funds, but I would like to buy actual mailpieces (intact, entire envelopes) from this unique period of McDonald County history. I also would like to interview those who may have direct knowledge of the events that transpired. > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > To contact the MOMCDONA list administrator, send an email to [email protected] > > To post a message to the MOMCDONA mailing list, send an email to [email protected] > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > -- Email: [email protected] Phone: (417) 223-4455 Cell: (417) 437-4972 Blog: http://luckydogwms.com

Just so you know, the attempt at secession was never serious. It was a public relations stunt (quite clever, I think) because McDonald Co. was left off the tourism map that year. Marilyn mobarbq wrote: > I am involved in a research project related to the 1961 secession attempt by the McDonald County officials. I have placed a planning page up at http://www.qsl.net/kg0yh/mcdonald.htm > I am seeking information in particular about a Walter Arndt, who was Postmaster General of the provisional government of "McDonald Territory." I presume he has passed away by now, but any and all information would be appreciated about any of the participants I have listed. > 2011 will be the 50th anniversary of this event, and I am working on philatelic commemoration, which may include special souvenir postmarks and perhaps a recreation of one of the "mail runs" out of the territory. > I have limited funds, but I would like to buy actual mailpieces (intact, entire envelopes) from this unique period of McDonald County history. I also would like to interview those who may have direct knowledge of the events that transpired. > > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > To contact the MOMCDONA list administrator, send an email to [email protected] > > To post a message to the MOMCDONA mailing list, send an email to [email protected] > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > > -- Email: [email protected] Phone: (417) 223-4455 Cell: (417) 437-4972 Blog: http://luckydogwms.com