Here are a few details about the "History of the Central States Numismatic Society" which I wrote to be released at the 75th Anniversary Convention of Central States, April 23-26, in the Renaissance Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL.

We produced 50 hard cover and 500 soft cover versions. The hard cover price is $30.00 postpaid . The soft cover is $6.00 postpaid. Buyers may pick up their books at the convention or ask to have them mailed. Also, I will autograph copies upon request.

The book traces the 75 year history of Central States from its 1939 beginning in Chicago to the present. It is arranged in a year-by-year format with details from every convention. The major feature of my book is emphasis on the people who worked to make Central States the great hobby organization it is today. Officers, committee members, dealers, exhibitors and friends are mentioned throughout the book. Famous names in our hobby proliferate the history of Central States. ANA officials were instrumental in founding Central States. Hobby leaders such as Richard Yeomans, Eric Newman, Lee Hewitt, J. Henri Ripstra, Harry X Boosel, and Dr. Walter Judd were early movers and shapers of Central States.

The book also highlights important CSNS Board decisions through the years that provided guidance to the officers, Board members and membership. Interesting glimpses of Board meetings and social events can be found throughout the book. Historical research is evident from such sources as Numismatic Scrapbook, The Numismatist, The Centinel and CSNS Board minutes.

The book was a labor of love and a story well-worth telling. In my summary statement I offer special thanks to those who helped me with the research and writing: Rollie Finner, Jerry Lebo, Kevin Foley, Bob Julian and Dr. F. Steven Epps, the first Central States historian.

My book will be on sale at our April convention and can be preordered by sending checks made out to CSNS to me at: Ray Lockwood 2075 E. Bocock Road - Marion, IN 46952. Thanks !