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Newsletters
Since 1981 the Dryden Historical Society has published quarterly newsletters. Click on the link below to view the most recent editions.
If you have information you would like to publish in the newsletter or have a question you would like answered, send us an email.
2024
DTHS September 2024 Newsletter
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
DTHS September 2018 newsletter
2017
DTHS September 2017 Newsletter
DTHS March newsletter (3-5-17)
2016
september-2016-dths-newsletter
2015
September 2015 DTHS Newsletter
2014
September 2014 DTHS Newsletter
2013
March 2013 DTHS Newsletter
January 2013 DTHS Newsletter
2012
September 2012 DTHS Newsletter
July 2012 DTHS Newsletter
April 2012 DTHS Newsletter
February 2012 DTHS Newsletter
2011
November 2011 – DTHS Newsletter
July 2011 DTHS Newsletter
April 2011 DTHS Newsletter
February 2011 DTHS Newsletter
2010
October 2010 DTHS Newsletter
July 2010 DTHS Newsletter
April 2010 DTHS Newsletter
Membership
Each membership is important to DTHS. In fact, it is vital for continuation of the ongoing work of the Society. And this year it is even more vital. In 2012 the DTHS accepted Rebecca Southworth Simpson’s bequest of the Southworth Homestead. This exciting opportunity for the Society will require even more commitment from the community.
Each member receives the newsletters published by the DTHS.
Click on the link below, and download the membership form and mail with your check payable to Dryden Town Historical Society. Your continued support is appreciated.
Publications
In addition to the publications listed below, the History House also now has nice selection of post cards, stationery/notecards, and magnets, all which would make lovely gifts!
We also have three new publications at the History House!
NEW! “Dryden’s Second Hundred Years (Part II)”, By Elizabeth Gutchess, soft cover. Focus on local participation from Dryden in World War II paradoxically chronicles the entire war, a conflict which drew its combatants from small rural townships, assigned and scattered them throughout the world, and then delivered the survivors back home again, creating in every small American community a microcosm of the entire conflict, an eye-witnessing of the whole story.
NEW! “The Last Flight of El Flako, A Tribute to a Gallant Crew on their First and Last B-24 Mission” By Robert J. Steele in memory of Dewey Dey Steele of Freeville/ Malloryville. Bob Steele takes us on a personal journey of history and revelation as he recounts the story of his uncle, a gunner on a World War II bomber, and his own personal quest to uncover the fates of the crewmen, their families, and gracious Europeans who honored them.
NEW! “Gabriel, A Novel of The American Civil War”, By Matthew Watros. Gabriel Ballard is a fictitious interpretation of a teenage soldier’s experiences in the American Civil War, from the day of his enlistment in August, 1862 to his participation as a marauding “bummer” in General Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea.
Below is a list of the current publications/books available at the History House, or by sending a check (please contact us first regarding the shipping) along with the Publication Form (download at the link below), and it will be mailed to you.
PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE AT
DRYDEN TOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY
| TITLE | PRICE |
| NEW! “Dryden’s Second Hundred Years (Part II)”, By Elizabeth Gutchess, soft cover. Focus on local participation from Dryden in World War II paradoxically chronicles the entire war, a conflict which drew its combatants from small rural townships, assigned and scattered them throughout the world, and then delivered the survivors back home again, creating in every small American community a microcosm of the entire conflict, an eye-witnessing of the whole story. | $10.00 |
| NEW! “The Last Flight of El Flako, A Tribute to a Gallant Crew on their First and Last B-24 Mission” By Robert J. Steele in memory of Dewey Dey Steele of Freeville/ Malloryville. Bob Steele takes us on a personal journey of history and revelation as he recounts the story of his uncle, a gunner on a World War II bomber, and his own personal quest to uncover the fates of the crewmen, their families, and gracious Europeans who honored them. | $10.80 |
| NEW! “Gabriel, A Novel of The American Civil War”, By Matthew Watros. Gabriel Ballard is a fictitious interpretation of a teenage soldier’s experiences in the American Civil War, from the day of his enlistment in August, 1862 to his participation as a marauding “bummer” in General Sherman’s infamous March to the Sea. | $27.00 |
| NEW! “Open House, 35 Historic Upstate Homes”, By Chuck D’Imperio. Celebrated Upstate New York author Chuck D’Imperio takes readers on a unique tour of some of the most fascinating and little-known historic homes across the state, including our own Southworth Homestead! | $25.00 |
| “Dear Friend Amelia, Civil War Letters of Private John Tidd”, By Mary Jordan and Joyce Hatch. It provides a realistic glimpse into the daily life and struggles of an earnest civil war soldier. | $15.00 |
| “Around Dryden” compiled and written by Harry Weldon. Showcases a century’s worth of historic postcards of the Villages and Town of Dryden, that captures the evolution of the town, it’s villages and hamlets throughout the decades. | $26.00 |
| “Who Was This Amos Sweet” by David Waterman. The story of Amos Sweet, the 1797 first settler of Dryden, NY, was first reported in the first article of Dryden’s first periodical in 1857, sixty years after the fact. In his booklet, Waterman attempts to resolve the inconsistencies with the Dryden Amos Sweet family described in the 1800 US census, using currently available genealogical and historical information. In the process, a surprising new and more detailed account of Dryden’s earliest history is revealed. | $10.00 |
| “Shaker “Great” Barns 1820s – 1880s” by Lauren Stiles. Research about the remarkable, four level dairy barns built by the Shakers from Maine through western New York during the middle years of the 19th century. | $20.00 |
| “From Richford’s Rails to Freeville Stationmaster: Ken Rice Remembers”, 2000; by DTHS, edited by Elsie Gutchess; illustrated, soft cover; 88 pages. Stories, detailed research, photographs and illustrations of the railroad from Richford, NY to Freeville, NY from the mid-1800s to late 1970s. Ken Rice, born in Richford, and eventually becoming the Freeville, NY station agent recalls the impact the important impact railroads had on these local communities. | $2.00 |
| “The Centennial History of the Town of Dryden 1797-1897, First 100 years”; Compiled and edited by Geo E. Goodrich, 2010 reprint | $20.00 |
| “The Hired Man’s Christmas, 1997” A true story by Dryden native, George Givens, about a Gee Hill farm family’s holiday experiences, soft cover, 92 pages | $6.00 |
| “Barns of the Dryden Lake Area”, 1988 by DTHS. A self-guided tour with area map and photos, soft cover, 21 pages | $3.24 |
| “A Glimpse of Carpenter Hill”, 1922 – 1928, by Dora Rowley Keyes, 1986; An expression of treasured childhood memories and a tribute to her mother and father, Ney and Zula Rowley, 62 pages | $6.00 |
| “WWII Book – More Than Names in Bronze” Bio-sketches of those in Dryden area whose lives were lost in WWII | $4.32 |
| “Dryden’s Second Hundred Years. A Central NY Village in the Twentieth Century (Part 1)” By Elizabeth Gutchess, Chronicles life in a small farming village in Central New York during the first half of the twentieth century, soft cover | $20.00 |
| “Shall the Murderer Go Unpunished” The Life of Edward H. Rulloff, New York’s Criminal Genius by Stephen D. Butz. This book is a biography, and criminal study into Edward H. Ruloff, a notorious nineteenth-century thief, murderer, professional impostor, and would-be philologist who was condemned to die and hanged for his crimes. | $15.00 |
| “Images of Work and Play” Compiled and edited by Tompkins County Historians Assoc. Decades of memories culled from attics, albums, and organizations alike are preserved in this charming collection of photographs chronicling the everyday lives of Tompkins County residents. | $22.00 |
| “Great Possibilities, Celebrating 150 years”, Dryden Mutual Insurance Company, 150 Verne Morton Photographs portray farming, recreation, and social life the Towns of Dryden and Groton and surrounding areas. Verne Morton was born in Groton, N.Y. where he and his brother lived on the family farm all their lives. | $50.00 |
| “Marking Bethel Grove Nov. 15, 2009”, Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Bethel Grove School & 70th birthday of Bethel Grove’s Community “Home” | $2.00 |
| “The Journey at Malloryville Bog: Commitment, Teamwork and Tenacity in Defense of Land and Nature” by Robert M. Beck. A story of conversation success, culminating in the establishment of The Nature Conservancy’s treasured O.D. von Engeln Preserve at Malloryville, NY. | $20.00 |
| “Place Names of Tompkins County”, by Carol Kammen. Stories of the place names in Tompkins County. | $20.00 |
| “Explaining Tompkins, Its Growth and Government”, By Carol Kammen and Joe Mareane. | $4.32 |
