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November 242 TELESCOPE American Association for State and Local History 132 NINTH AVENUE NORTH O NASHVILLE, TENNESEE 37203 macro: WILLIAM T. ALDERSON, JR. Editor, History News October 16, 1965 Great Lakes Maritime Institute Dossin Great Lakes Museum Detroit, Michigan Gentlemen: It is my great privilege to tell you that your organization has been selected for an Award of Merit from the American Assoâ€" ciation for State and Local History. The award was announced October 15 at the Association's annual meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The chairman of this awards program for your area will be in touch with you later about the award and presentation details. The citation reads: For a broad program of support of the history of the development of Great Lakes Shipping. Congratulations for the exceptional work you are doing in your field. Sincerely yours, (intakes, mar Alexander J. Wall, Chairman AASLH Committee on Awards