. . . and departing leave behind us, footprints in the sands of time.
-The Psalm of Life by: Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

You and your family are important to Greene County Family Researchers, Inc.
We cordially invite you to participate in the publication of our Greene County Heritage Book.
  1. Who is eligible to participate?
    1. Present residents of Greene County.
    2. Former residents of Greene County.
    3. Those with roots in Greene, Glasgow, or the Greene portion of Dobbs County.
  2. How much may I submit, and what is the cost?
    1. Each household is encouraged to send in 500 words of their family genealogylhistory and one photograph. OR
    2. If your ancestors were in Greene County by or before 1850, you may submit another 500-word story and another picture!
    3. Additional words are 10¢ per word. Extra photos are $12.50 each. Double-wide or double-deep photos are also $12.50 additional.
    4. Abbreviations: Up to 4 numbers/characters = one word. 5 or more numbers/characters = 2 words. Punctuation is ignored!
  3. What can I write?
    1. Ancestors.
      1. Why and when they came to Greene County.
      2. Dates and locations of birth, marriages, death and burial.
      3. Family stories.
    2. Yourself and your family.
      1. Childhood, school days, and other events.
      2. Jobs, residences, hobbies and pasttimes.
  4. Topical articles (to be used at book committee discretion).
    1. Histories of churches, clubs, and organizations.
      1. Each allowed 250 words and one photo. Churches or clubs over 100 years old may submit a total of 500 words!
      2. Additional photos see Paragraph II.C.
    2. Communties and major topics. (Ask committee for details.)
    3. Military service biographical sketch.
      1. Each allowed 100 words and 1 photo.
      2. Additional photo; see Paragraph II.C.
  5. Article format.
    1. Double-space type or word processing on plain white paper. We cannot accept articles which are typed in ALL CAPS. Upper and lower case must be used! No stories will be returned
    2. Include at end of article:
      1. Word count.
      2. Sources, if available
      3. Name, address, and story submitter. Also include name, address, phone number of compiler if different.
      4. Caption to appear (see Paragraph VI.C.)
      5. A list of all names, last, first, maiden, or middle, please, typed on a separate sheet of paper and stapled to your story. (see Paragraph IX.)
  6. Photograph directions.
    Note: Do not submit original irreplaceable photos! Please send them in flat (do not bend) mailers.
    1. Types and size.
      1. Glossy photos are best! Black and white are preferred, but we accept 35mm color and studio quality prints. Laser copies do not reproduce well, so please don’t submit them! Please do not send original photos, none of the photos will be returned. If you are scanning, please use photo enhancement software and scan at 300dpi or higher!
      2. The following are not acceptable: Xerox® copies, negatives or faded Polaroids.
      3. Any size up to 8” x 10”.
      4. All photos will be reduced to one column - 2.5” wide x 1.75” high, with standard cropping as a bust shot. You must pay extra, as detailed in II.C., for larger sizes.
    2. Identification
      1. Place an address label with telephone number on the back or (not as desirable) print with soft lead pencil on back of photo.
    3. Captions.
      1. Limited to 10 words or less.
      2. Type at end of article.
  7. Writing Assistance
    1. Contact committee members.
    2. Sample NC County Heritage books may be seen at the Greene County Museum in Snow Hill. They are published by County Heritage, Inc., and may be helpful with writing your articles.
  8. Restrictions.
    1. Articles cannot harm or embarrass another individual.
    2. No genealogical charts or tabular material can be used.
  9. Index
    Please help prepare an every name index: List last, first, maiden or middle names. Type on a separate sheet of paper and staple to your story.
  10. No email submissions. Sorry!
Additional information may be found at our Yahoo Group address:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gcfr/