GEORGE ROGERS CLARK Selected Papers From The 1985 And 1986 George Rogers Clark Trans-Appalachian Frontier History Conferences

VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Vincennes, Indiana 47591
PHILLIP M. SUMMERS, President

Dear Reader:

Vincennes University is proud to be the site of the George Rogers Clark Trans-Appalachian Frontier History Conference. For a number of years, the National Park Service and Vincennes University have cooperated in presenting the conference, which focuses on the American frontier that existed in Vincennes in the early years of our country. Many distinguished historians and educators have participated in the conference and prepared papers for presentation.

This volume includes the 1985-1986 presentations at the annual George Rogers Clark Trans-Appalachian Frontier History Conference. These selected papers represent the research and indepth study of the presenters. Readers are invited to study the articles and learn about the American frontier in this region.

An open invitation is extended to all interested people to attend the annual conference, and information can be obtained about the conference by contacting the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park at (812) 882-1776 or the Vincennes University Lewis Historical Library at (812) 885-4173. This cooperative endeavor is an important effort to preserve and learn about the history of the American frontier.

Sincerely,

Phillip M. Summers
President