Mason City Historical Society
Our Background and Purpose
THE MASON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY began with an open
consortium held in a private home on January 28, 1998 having ten interested
people in attendance. A determination was made to meet monthly and begin a
not-for-profit organization working primarily with Mason City history
preservation. In April of 1998, the ten members teamed up with Ed Russo,
director of Sangamon Valley Collection at the Lincoln Library in Springfield and
gained valuable guidance in forming a historical society. The Mason City
Historical Society (MCHS) Mission Statement was established.
THE PURPOSE OF THE MASON CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is
to bring together those people interested in history, especially in the history
of out community. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our
democratic way of life, gives us a better understanding of our state and nation,
and helps us better to appreciate our American heritage.
The society will cooperate with the state historical society (state historical
commission, or state department of archives and history) to collect and preserve
materials of state-wide significance so that these materials can be made
available to students and scholars.
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