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Midwest Historical
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Genealogical Society
Wichita, KS
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Midwest Historical and Genealogical Society began in 1966 when concerned citizens of the community recognized the need for a genealogical organization to collect, preserve and disseminate genealogical and related historical data, with special emphasis on the preservation of Sedgwick County history and heritage.
The society is conducted as a non-profit educational organization under
Internal Revenue Code, Section 501 (c) (3), operating as a
corporation, with current
bylaws and standing rules. MHGS is a non profit organization with no ethnic, age or
racial restrictions.
The library is operated by an all volunteer staff. If you
have a few hours a month that you could volunteer please contact us and we
will match your skills and talents to our needs. Because our staff is limited
when requesting copies of any of our material please
allow four weeks for MHGS to receive and process your request.
For further information on the Society or membership please
call (316) 264-3611 during business hours) or send SASE to: Midwest Historical and
Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 1121, Wichita, KS 67201-1121 or stop by the library at 1203 North Main, Wichita, KS. E-mail: mhgs1121@aol.com
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Frank Maurer & the Tartan Stone
Frank Maurer, Californian, using only a mallet and chisel, has hand
carved a Stone native to each state (in Kansas, that would be limestone)
and presents it in a special ceremony. Frank will be at Midwest
Historical & Genealogical Society, 1203 North Main, Wichita, KS to hold
this ceremony for Kansas on August 14 at 11:00 a.m.
During the ceremony he covers some of his personal life history, his
Scottish genealogy, his DNA history and the history and future
development of the Tartan Day celebrations. The Stone will contain
engravings of all eight official state symbols, the words "Tartan Day"
and other carvings specific to Kansas.
The ceremony will take place outdoors in order for the Caledonian Pipes
and Drums to have room to march and play in honor of Scottish history. A
short reception will be held after the presentation in the main room of
the library. All are welcome.
Snapshots in Time
Photo Contest
Snapshots in Time Photo Contest Announced by Midwest. Read all about it! Guidelines now unveiled. Dust off your lenses and get snapping!
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