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Trella Hemmerly – 1991-03-11

Monday, March 11, 1991
OAHSM 8
Spent most of day writing my autobiography at the request of Richard Francoviglia for the AASLH award application. Got so involved that missed Evening Shade & most of Major Dad – And then only People’s Choice Awards on instead of my usual Monday Night TV – Best night of the week.
Letter from Ed Sheneman asking for advice for Mary Grey [his daughter] who would like to supply outlets with dried & silk arrangements.

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Trella Hemmerly – 1991-03-09

Saturday, March 9, 1991
49/26 Cloudy – sunny – snow showers – sunny
Wrote thank you letters to Ed & Sara – Susen [?], David & Vivian Bratten, Mildred Grigsby. Sent Hildreth book to Zane Davis – Ed’s grandson. Wrote to Uncle Allen. Compiled folders on Terradise Nature Center for OSUM – David & Kathi. Wrote letter for Ohio Newspaper Project funding from Natl Humanities Council. Called Cottrell & Bill Nolan for support on Amer Assoc for State & Local History Award.
To First Families of Marion County Banquet to hear W. James Knickel on A Walk Along the Whetstone. Really opened my eyes to what Local History should be,. He suggested a group canoe ride by Crawford to Delaware lines thru Marion County. Would like to collaborate with him on a book on his subject. He’s 44 – was growing up in Richland Co. same time David was spending his time at Terradise.

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Trella Hemmerly – 1991-03-08

Friday, March 8, 1991
Worked all day on transcribing Bill Hutchman’s appraisal and draft of agreement with OSUM for transferring Terradise. Called Bob Stout & made appointment for ne3xt Thurs 3:00 – Also wrote to Dave Sheeley asking for tax advice.

To Al’s Restaurant in Cardington with 2 Marys. Don Augenstein’s Marine Unit had no casualties & coming home soon.

To bed at 7:00!