The Swiss American Historical Society as a Resource
The Swiss American Historical Society may serve as a resource in three main ways:
1. The SAHS Review
It serves all those who want to publish work relating to Swiss immigration to the United States, be it historical, genealogical or documentary. Although the journal tries to maintain a genuine scholarly standard, also items by non-historians will be published. The editor is assisted by an editorial board in case consultation seems advisable.
The Review also publishes occasionally articles that deal with issues in Switzerland and with political or diplomatic Swiss American topics.
Although not specializing in genealogy but rather in history, genealogical materials are also included in publications and whatever help possible will be forthcoming.
Urspeter Schelbert, ed. and comp., SAHS Index 1965 Ð 1997. Vols. 1Ð33: SAHS Review.
Morgantown, Pennsylvania: Masthof Press, 1999, 114 pp., allows quick access to articles, personal and geographic names that appeared in the journal.
2. SAHS Books
A perusal of the 27 book titles, published by the SAHS and listed separately, shows a wide range of themes. Picton Press of Rockland, Maine, is the official publisher of the Society Its president Lewis B. Rohrbach has provided the SAHS not only with a most advantageous publishing arrangement, but has also generously supported its endeavors in many other ways. Authors do not receive royalties, but are assisted by the book editor and by the staff of Picton Press in any way possible.
Besides the three annual issues of the SAHS Review, members receive a complimentary copy of SAHS books as part of their membership dues and may buy additional copies at a discount at the pleasure of Picton Press.
3. Personal Network
People interested in Swiss and Swiss American matters may also contact the officers (see list of officers and advisors). They may be able to refer a personÕs question to experts. Some members have extensive knowledge of books or people willing to assist. Professor Donald Tritt, for instance, has an extensive collection of rare materials relating to SwitzerlandÕs people and history and to the Swiss presence in the United States.
A selected set of links to pertinent websites of associations, archives, and libraries complements the personal network. 