Donath to share story behind "Generosity" at next LCGH&S meeting

[April 12, 2017]   LINCOLN - Local author Bill Donath recently made the rounds to area libraries, dropping off a donation of his latest publication, "Generosity, the story of Logan County, Illinois During the Great War, 1917-1919." Donath delivered copies to the Atlanta Public Library, Elkhart Public Library, Knapp Chestnut, Becker Library and Museum, and the Mount Pulaski Public Library.

Accepting the books on behalf of the individual libraries were Cathy Maciariello in Atlanta, Rachel Stapleton in Elkhart, Ellen Mason at the KCB in Middletown, and Lynn Lakin in Mount Pulaski.

Cathy Maciariello

Rachel Stapleton

Ellen Mason

Lynn Lakin

On April 6, 2017, the U.S. began observing the centennial of its entry into World War I. 'Generosity' is the story of the activities of the citizens of Logan County in support of the war effort. Sixteen chapters illustrate the reason the book came to be named 'Generosity'.

At 6:30 pm on Monday, April 17, 2017, Bill will be talking about the war efforts of citizens of Logan County. The talk will take place at the Logan County Genealogical and Historical Society at 114 N. Chicago St., across from the depot.

'Generosity' is available for purchase at LCGHS and Lincoln Heritage Museum, Lincoln College.

[Bill Donath]