I took the liberty of donating a copy of *Wherever We Wander" to the NSDAR Library in Washington, DC, in memory of "Ole Clyde", William Clyde Maxey. I received the following letter from the Librarian General, Vicky Dale Zuverink: "5 January 2006 Dear Mrs. Bruce, We are very pleased to receive you generous contribution to the DAR Library! The chapter is credited for the following donation: One book entitled Wherever We Wander: Stories from the Sons and Daughters of Floyd, Franklin, and Patrick Counties, Virginia, by [sic] compiled and edited by Carolyn Hale Bruce. From Carolyn Bruce through the Lynnhaven (Parish) Chapter. This donation is for the year 2006 and constutues one book credit. If there is a misspelling in our listing, please let us know by writing and indicating the correction. Again, thank you so much for your gift. The donations of the society's members and patrons have played a large part in creating the renowned genealogical institution. You are appreciated! Sincerely," etc. I was told by my Lynnhaven Parish Chapter Regent that the rarity and area-centric nature of our book was just the type of thing that the DAR looks for in library donations, and must be formally accepted. Our little book made it! Obviously, the library has no way of knowing about our effort, and yet it could really help some of our cousins locate information about their kinfolk. Congratulations to all of you who contributed your photos and stories to the work. Now, what shall we do this year? Carolyn HALE BRUCE Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots and Rebel King, The Har'ships http://www.RebelKing.com Author, Virginiana, A Visitors' Guide to Virginia History and Other Stuff http://www.VirginianaBooks.com Available now at www.JonesArt.com: Herb Jones, Poet With a Paintbrush by Barbara Jones Jones

Carolyn: What a lovely thing you have done. I, too, hope this endeavor will help someone find their relatives/ancestors at the DAR Library in Washington, D. C. All the best, Allison Galt-Hall -----Original Message----- From: Carolyn Bruce [mailto:cdhbruce@cox.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 1:07 PM To: VAPATRIC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [VAPATRICK] Wherever We Wander I took the liberty of donating a copy of *Wherever We Wander" to the NSDAR Library in Washington, DC, in memory of "Ole Clyde", William Clyde Maxey. I received the following letter from the Librarian General, Vicky Dale Zuverink: "5 January 2006 Dear Mrs. Bruce, We are very pleased to receive you generous contribution to the DAR Library! The chapter is credited for the following donation: One book entitled Wherever We Wander: Stories from the Sons and Daughters of Floyd, Franklin, and Patrick Counties, Virginia, by [sic] compiled and edited by Carolyn Hale Bruce. >From Carolyn Bruce through the Lynnhaven (Parish) Chapter. This donation is for the year 2006 and constutues one book credit. If there is a misspelling in our listing, please let us know by writing and indicating the correction. Again, thank you so much for your gift. The donations of the society's members and patrons have played a large part in creating the renowned genealogical institution. You are appreciated! Sincerely," etc. I was told by my Lynnhaven Parish Chapter Regent that the rarity and area-centric nature of our book was just the type of thing that the DAR looks for in library donations, and must be formally accepted. Our little book made it! Obviously, the library has no way of knowing about our effort, and yet it could really help some of our cousins locate information about their kinfolk. Congratulations to all of you who contributed your photos and stories to the work. Now, what shall we do this year? Carolyn HALE BRUCE Co-author, Rebel King, Hammer of the Scots and Rebel King, The Har'ships http://www.RebelKing.com Author, Virginiana, A Visitors' Guide to Virginia History and Other Stuff http://www.VirginianaBooks.com Available now at www.JonesArt.com: Herb Jones, Poet With a Paintbrush by Barbara Jones Jones ==== VAPATRIC Mailing List ==== Patrick Co., Va. List Administrator Barb Stanley barbstanley@cox.net