This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mrisseeuw Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.fonddulac/4007/mb.ashx Message Board Post: CALL FOR DUTCH IMMIGRANT LETTERS The Sheboygan County Historical Research Center is in the planning stages for a 2008 conference tentatively titled, "The Dutch-American Experience in Wisconsin: 1840 to the present." In conjunction with this conference we will be publishing a book of immigrant letters representing the Dutch in Wisconsin. We are asking that anyone in possession of letters, written to and from the Netherlands between 1840 and the present, submit them for possible inclusion in this book. We welcome copies of letters in Dutch, and those already transcribed and/or translated. We will provide translation services when necessary. We cannot promise that all letters will be included in this publication, but will consider a second volume if interest warrants. There are other publications that have included a few letters from Wisconsin Dutch immigrants, but we feel there are enough to warrant a publication focusing solely on Wisconsin. We also ask that if anyone in your community is interested in providing background information or being a contact person about the Dutch in your community that you contact the person listed below. There has never been a conference of any sort in the State of Wisconsin focusing on the Dutch community and we hope this will be the catalyst for forming a more cohesive group within the state and to promote more research. If you have letters you are willing to share, or have any questions regarding this publication or the proposed conference, please contact: Mary Risseeuw 922 High Street #2 Madison, WI 53715 Phone: 608-284-6231 E-mail: mrisseeuw@yahoo.com Dank u wel, Mary Risseeuw Member, Board of Directors Sheboygan County Historical Research Center Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.