IN BRIEF: Volume IX, 1967, Illustrated Pamphlet, THE GLEBE HOUSE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK, 1767, the latest publication sponsored by the Historical Society was put on sale at the Spring meeting of the Society, and was reviewed with enthusiasm. Edited by a committee of the Junior League members and printed by the Pendell Press, the twenty-two page booklet gives a very complete and interesting history of Glebe House. In contains copies of the original deed dated 1767, the survey map of 1787, and several splendid photographs of the interior of the house. Copies of Volume IX may be obtained by sending $1.00 with your order to Mrs. Albert E. Powers, Curator of the Society, c/o The Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. *
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Another area historical society has been organized in Dutchess County. Fifty residents of Wappingers Falls and the vicinity have formed the Wappingers Falls Historical Society, "to discover, procure, and preserve whatever may relate to the history of our area, past and present, and to arrange for their preservation." Temporary officers include John Ferris, president; Mrs. Ira Alsdorph, recording secretary; Mrs. John Ferris, corresponding secretary; and Miss Edith Valente, treasurer. *
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On December 31, 1967 the Dutchess County Historical Society had a total enrollment of 492 members. There were 3 Honorary members, 34 Life members, and 455 Annual members. *
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The Society records with deep regret the death of the following members during the year 1967: Mr. George Temple Bowdin, Miss M. E. Gertrude Brash, Mr. William B. Duggan, Mr. Edwin S. Ham, Mrs. George W. Krieger, Mr. Charles McCann, Judge John R. Schwartz, Mrs. Harry Arnold, and Mrs. Melbert B. Cary, Jr. *
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Through the courtesy of the East Fishkill Historical Society, the interesting pamphlet THE JAY FAMILY IN FISHKILL (NOW EAST FISHKILL) 1776-1781 has been made available to members of the Dutchess County Historical Society. You may obtain a copy by sending a self-addressed SIX CENT stamped envelope, LEGAL SIZE, to Mrs. Albert E. Powers, Curator of the Society, Adriance Memorial Library, Poughkeepsie, N. Y. This pamphlet was distributed to those attending the pilgrimage in southern Dutchess County in October. *
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An important donation has been made to the Society by Mrs. John R. Schwartz: a complete set of Year Books in binders, a copy of Troutbeck by Charles E. Benton, the first publication sponsored by the Society (1916), and The Role of Plant Life in the History of Dutchess County 16
