Show who knows about the origin of printing in richfield city douglas C of chicago is is now en endig aged ed in the preparation of a history of printing in america I 1 and would like to make in his book an accurate statement regarding the be ginning of the press in richfield for thi this reason lie he ap peales to the older residents of our community to answer is as fully and accurately as possible the following follo winz questions 1 when was the first printing done in in richfield and by whom hom 2 what were acre the firt first newspapers ii ew paper s published publia hed in richfield and what ar are e the dates of their first issues issue 3 cheru ahert are the best files of these e early rl papers pie preserved served or what individuals d divi duals own copies of the earliest 1 issues sues 4 what was wac the title of the firt pamphlet or book printed in your community the late date of it its publication arid and the name of its printer where may a copy be found similar information fon nation regarding diny other early publications licati ons is also desired 5 has there ever been published and if so when and where any artiel article e on or reminiscences bences regard regarding inz early printing anti and publishing in richfield in addition to this information forth coming from answering these questions sir mr would also be much interested in any records record or reminiscences regarding early local printers and their work anyone having such information I 1 will render a useful service to local history by reporting report inar it either in writ ins in or by word of mouth to us for proper use in mr ries book the J h a courtesy courte V will be cordially appreciated and the information in formati on will be assured of preservation in permanent form I 1 |