Today's Date --  March 26, 2005

To mark the completion and publication of “Doctor on the Western Frontier” the diaries of Dr. William W. Dougherty 1854-1879, a reception was given on March 15 at the Liberty Christian Church by the Archives Board.

President Kevin Fisher and Mark Kelly welcomed the assembled guests with background information on the history of the project and Liberty Mayor Stephen Hawkins spoke of the historic significance of Liberty and the people and various projects which celebrate that significance, citing the Archives as an important participant.

Special guests in attendance included Betsy West of Fulton, Kentucky, and Elise Cooper of Liberty, Dougherty Family descendants. Other guests included Archives volunteers and members in the Kansas City area.  Volunteer Shirley Fansher was given special recognition as coordinator of the publication along with several other participants.

The Archives Board furnished a table of canapés and desserts which was enjoyed by all.

Page 3 of the 2005 First Quarter issue of the MOsaic newsletter contains a sampling of entries from the diaries and includes information on ordering copies.

Thanks to all who participated in this project.