Historically Speaking

The Norwich Historical Society is soliciting and reviewing essays and biographies on local history and personalities. The Society's new book, "The 9-Mile Square," will feature the history of Norwich, Bozrah, Franklin, Sprague, Lisbon, Jewett City and Preston and, as part of the presentation, the famous people who have passed our way and made the world a better place.

Richard Curland, formerly of Norwich and a retired school teacher, has completed two interesting biographies; one on the nationally famous Norwich citizen, Lafayette Foster, who became Vice President of the United States following the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.

Curland is presenting another interesting biography on one of a more fame, Don Pardo who was the voice of "Saturday Night Live." Pardo, raised in Greeneville, educated in Norwich, became one of the most famous radio and television voices in all America.

Fran Archambeault, who heads the Civil War division of the Norwich Historical Society, is preparing two biographies; one on Col. Kingsley of the 26th Infantry Regiment and his heroics during the Civil War. A second biography is on Air Force General William Evans who made his mark during the recent Cold War.

If you are interested in presenting for publication an essay of Norwich, or any of the towns in the 9-mile square, about history or historic personalities, you are invited to submit your work to the Norwich Historical Society, 17 Meadow Lane, Norwich, CT 06360.

The Historical Society can be reached from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays, except Tuesdays at 886-1776.

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