In a message dated 3/13/01 7:14:37 AM, dlcope@sgi.net writes: >Would like to start a discussion on the cemetery restoration of the "Union" >cemetery in "Little California" PA. This project is now in planning/initiating >stages. Would like to know of more of it's history. Would you be so kind as to send info on your project to: The Association for Gravestone Studies 278 Main Street, Suite 207 · Greenfield, MA 01301 Phone: 413.772.0836 E-mail: info@gravestonestudies.org http://www.gravestonestudies.org/ Your wonderful work may qualify your group for the Forbes Award: The Forbes Award is usually, but not necessarily, presented annually by the AGS Board of Trustees to honor an individual, institution, or organization in recognition of exceptional service to the field of gravestone studies.  The award is named for Harriette Merrifield Forbes of Worcester, Massachusetts, who photographed gravestones and studied their carvers in the early 1900s.  In 1927 she published a book titled Gravestones of Early New England and the Men Who Made Them  which was the first serious study of gravestones in the twentieth century. The Forbes Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Association.  The purpose of the award is to formally honor, show appreciation for, and encourage outstanding work in the field of gravestone studies.   See the web page for more info. And you may be interested in joining us for our annual Conference in Boston in June [info also on web pages] Cora