Ohio History Journal

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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE

OHIO STATE ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND

HISTORICAL SOCIETY, 1945

 

 

To THE OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND MEMBERS OF THE OHIO STATE

ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY:

Herewith is submitted the Annual Report of the Society for

the year 1945.

The cooperation and the many courtesies which you have

shown to the staff personnel during the year are greatly

appreciated.

Respectfully submitted,

April 12, 1946.           HENRY C. SHETRONE, Director.

 

REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR

The year 1945 was a notable one in the annals of the Ohio

State Archaeological and Historical Society. Beginning concur-

rently with a new Constitution, it witnessed several events and

activities of more than usual importance, and saw the beginning

of reconversion from war-time to peace-time status.

The Constitution. In view of the rapid growth of the So-

ciety's activities and correspondingly increased responsibilities the

former Constitution, which had served so well during a long

period of years, no longer sufficed to meet the needs of a new and

ever-changing world.  The present Constitution, which was

adopted by the Society's membership in 1943, became effective

as of January 1, 1945.

Special Events and Activities.

The State legislature appropriated funds for construction of

an addition to the Society's Museum and Library building.

Three additional Memorial areas were acquired and funds for

the purchase of two others were provided, while construction

and additional acreage in several Memorials were made possible

through legislative appropriation.

The Fort Ancient Archaeological Museum building was re-

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