-   Advice to Contributors:

Accuracy is paramount.

Focus on what is relevant to Union County history.

Write about what you know best.

Items can range from 200 to 1500 words in length.

The editor will be happy to work with an author to strengthen the material.

     -   Technical Stipulations:

Photographs can be included provided author has permission to use them.

Get consent of people and families mentioned; author bears sole responsibility for any objections raised.

New material please; previously published work is usually not accepted.

Lists or documents can be included, but need to be explained and discussed in the author’s words.

Analyses of specific pre-contact archaeological sites and artifacts are usually not accepted.

Copyright is held by Society; the author may republish or reuse the item without restriction. 

An item re-published after appearing in a UCHS publication should cite its prior publication by the Society.

           -    Editorial Decisions:

A disclaimer will appear in each issue that Society does not take a position on the content of any item.

Editor will establish an “editorial board” which will function as consultants and advisors regarding questionable submissions.

Decisions by the Editor will be final.

A “Letters Received” column will be included for those who wish to

respond to or amplify a previously appearing item.  To be published, such

letters must be phrased collegially, in the spirit of improving what is

known.