Letters to the Editor
Written by PA Heritage Staff in the Letters category and the Summer 1984 issue Topics in this article:Reactions
I have received the spring 1984 new version of Pennsylvania Heritage. Visually it is pleasing and the articles are varied, interesting and imaginative. With all good wishes for continued success with Heritage – a fine launch!
Anne Cook
Devon, Pa.
A friend introduced me to Pennsylvania Heritage a year ago and the spring issue convinced me to renew my subscription. The new design is crisp and the text is well written and easy to read. The color photographs which accompanied the articles (especially on the Harmonists) added a wonderful dimension. My compliments to the designer and to you for making the magazine good enough to compete with any!
Consuela Hernandez
Bethlehem, Pa.
The introduction of color into Heritage, although limited, was a welcome change. Being a photography buff, I hope that you will consider future photo essays to complement the more standard narratives of your magazine. I think it would be an interesting change of pace.
Fred Parker
Pittsburgh, Pa.
We agree with you about photographic essays, and that is why we have chosen to include such a piece on photographic view companies in the fall edition.
Travel Information
I noticed in the spring issue, under the Letters to the Editor column, that a reader makes reference to visiting several historic sites and museums in Pennsylvania. Is there a list of such places? I would be particularly interested in taking my family to some of these sites during the summer vacation months.
Christian Wall
Scranton, Pa.
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission operates twenty-seven historic sites and museums which are listed in the Pennsylvania Trail of History brochure.
Historical Societies
There is indeed a lot of history in Fulton County and we are discovering more interesting events all the time. Our society continues to grow, now numbering over 360 members from 24 states and Washington, D.C. It would be interesting to know where “little” Fulton County ranks with respect to membership in comparison to other county historical societies.
John H. Nelson
McConnellsburg, Pa.
Mr. Nelson is president of the Fulton County Historical Society.
The assistant executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Federation of Historical Societies tells us that current reports show the Historical Society of Pennsylvania, with 15,000 members, as the largest in the state. Of the county historical societies, York counts 5,000-plus members, with Bucks rapidly approaching 5,000. Statewide, including every organized group, societies average about 400 members.
Friends
I’m confused. I enjoy receiving Heritage, but I would like to join the “Friends of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission” so that my family can enjoy the free admission to the historic sites in Pennsylvania. If I join the “Friends” do I pay separately for my magazine subscription?
Joyce Carson
Harrisburg, Pa.
No. A yearly subscription to Heritage is one of the “Friends” membership benefits. If you would like to join this new organization or desire further information about it, simply complete the “Friends” portion of the tear-out card bound into this issue and mail it to the address indicated.
Etcetera ….
It should be noted that the mortar and pestle (page 14) and the chopper (page 16) which appeared as illustrations for the article on seventeenth century cooking in the spring 1984 issue were both photographed by Marian Ann Matwiejczyk, historic site manager of Graeme Park, Montgomery County.
