In an effort to establish a stationary engine society in the
U.S. and Canada, Roger L. Robertson, 3706 Emily St., Kensington, MD
20895, has compiled and mailed 80 copies of Volume I of the
Stationary Engine Society newsletter.
In the newsletter, Mr. Robertson outlines the organizational
matters that will be among the Society’s first pieces of
business. These include electing officers, finding and appointing
editors for the newsletter, electing an engine inventory
coordinator, and a librarian or coordinator of bibliographic
material. In addition, a panel of people knowledgeable about the
history and technology of stationary engines and power plants, will
serve as technical consultants.
Pointing out the impact an informative newsletter can have for a
new organization, Mr. Robertson outlines plans for future issues.
Some of the subjects that will be included are: membership and
organizational matters, articles, a space for miscellaneous items,
overseas notes, calendar of coming events, and The Exchange. This
will include inquiries about specific engines, related parts or
equipment, or offers to buy, sell, and trade.
In addition, Mr. Robertson proposes a strong affiliation with
the Stationary Engine Research Group in Great Britain. SERG
identifies, records, and preserves stationary steam engines
throughout Great Britain. They publish a newsletter, a quarterly
and an annual. Arrangements have been made for an American member
of the British group to accept SERG dues in U.S. dollars. The dues
are $18.75, which includes their publications. Send to: Conrad
Milster, 178 Emerson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11205.
Robertson would like to hear from people interested in forming
an engine society and receiving the newsletter.