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2015-03-24
Diane LaGrone
dianelagrone06(AT)gmail(DOT)com
11601 Sun Glide Lane
Manor, Texas 78653
36one-8seven6-6five1four
I am the president of the McCann Cemetery Association and we would like to
erect a historical marker. We are already designated "historic" by the state. Can you help me proceed with this?
Thanks!

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2015-03-24
Diane,  I have forwarded your email to the members of the MCHC and I'm sure you'll be hearing from some of them.

There is a good site for the procedure found at

http://www.thc.state.tx.us/preserve/projects-and-programs/cemetery-preservation/historic-texas-cemetery-designation

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2015-04-01
Ms LaGrone,You may be interested in this free seminar via the internet offered by the Texas Historical Commission:

Jerry Caywood
MCHC Website Administrator


>From: Sarah McCleskey
>Historian, Historical Markers Program
>History Programs Division
>Texas Historical Commission
>P.O. Box 12276
>Austin, Texas  78711-2276
>(512) 463-4149
>www.thc.state.tx.us

>Historical Marker Webinar - 4/16/2015
>Join us for a webinar on Apr 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM CDT.
>Register now!
>https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6072890058129420033
>This free webinar will provide an overview of important historical research fundamentals and will walk through a sample historical marker application and a sample narrative.
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>The presentation encourages consideration of the elements which comprise successful marker applications. Topics include historical significance and integrity, conducting research, primary vs. secondary sources, research tools, writing the narrative and the roles of the THC and county historical commissions (CHCs) in the application process.
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>
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