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19 <br /> tion was a sell-out. Presently this publication is being used <br /> in schools as well as colleges across the nation as a reference <br /> and has stimulated a renewed interest in our town, its his- <br /> tory and the Wampanoag people. With the current demand <br /> for the booklet, is is our recommendation that this material <br /> be reprinted for the benefit of the Avant House. <br /> The Mashpee Historical Commission manned and decor- <br /> ated a booth of authentic artifacts and relics for exhibit at <br /> the Annual Barnstable County Fair in July 1971. We wish to <br /> extend our appreciation to. the. Sandwich Cooperative Bank <br /> for sponsoring our Blue Ribbon Winning Booth. And to the <br /> enthusiastic teenagers that came forward to assist in build- <br /> ing, decorating, and manning the booth in regalia; we give <br /> our warmest thanks for a job well done. It would have been <br /> impossible to operate. the exhibit for the three long, hot <br /> days, without their donation of time, interest, and total co- <br /> operation. Last but not least to all those persons that so <br /> generously contributed their efforts, priceless artifacts and <br /> cherished relics for the beautiful display from the Town of <br /> Mashpee, may we acknowldege your help and trust with <br /> appreciation. Due to the great response and interest in the <br /> exceptional exhibits which we were fortunate enough to dis- <br /> play, we have been invited to participate in the forthcoming <br /> CAPE COD SHOW OF PROGRESS, which is to be held in <br /> Hyannis during April, 1972. <br /> There is much to be accomplished during the coming <br /> year. The completion of the Avant House is high on our list <br /> of priorities. The beautification of the area surrounding the <br /> building is next. In kind services and materials are a must <br /> and we sincerely hope that residents and businessmen of our <br /> town will realize our urgent need for contributions, no matter <br /> how small. Most of all, this Commission needs the support <br /> and encouragement of the citizens of Mashpee in their en- <br /> deavors, to accomplish some of the goals which we have <br /> presented. <br /> Respectfully submitted, <br /> AMELIA G. BINGHAM, Chairman <br /> HAZEL OAKLEY <br /> Mashpee Historical Commission <br /> I <br />