OF HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY
February 1955 Issue
Feature Articles
Orwell Township
Our French Families
Thumb Nail Sketches of our President Judges
The Village of French Asylum
The Historical Markers at French Asylum
The Restoration of French Asylum
Azilum As Seen by a Frenchman in 1795
Journal of Colonel Proctor
February 1955 Introduction
David J. Bechtold, President
Dear Member:
The primary work of a historical society is to preserve the records of the past for the use of the present and future posterity. To pass down to future generations the proud heritage which we now possess. All of this your society is endeavoring to do through its fine museum and the publication of The Settler. That our work is appreciated is shown by our nearly 1,300 members, making it the largest county historical society in the state.
And now there is a challenge facing us. It is to complete a great historic shrine at French Azilum. Through it we can pass down to our children and grandchildren the visual story of these refugees of a century and a half ago, who for a short time found asylum in our midst. This restoration will add much to our economic life and increase greatly our claim to be “the scenic heart of Pennsylvania.”
I am asking for your most hearty co-operation in this work of the restoration of French Azilum, which you can show best by your becoming a “Charter Member” in this great membership drive, March 1-15.
Note: THE SETTLER is a quarterly publication of Bradford County History.
This publication can be obtained by contacting us at bchs@CQServices.com.
The cost of THE SETTLER is $4.25 (including shipping). THE SETTLER is also
available in the Museum Gift Shop. You can automatically receive THE SETTLER
by mail by simply becoming a MEMBER of the Society.
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