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We've mailed the
August 2019 issue of Early American Life, which includes the 2019 Directory of Traditional American Crafts, to all of our current subscribers. The postal service advises you should allow up to three weeks for delivery,
so subscribers should have their copies of our new August issue by the beginning of July.
All new web subscriptions will start with the October 2019 issue. Call us at 440-543-8566 if you have other subscription requirements.
BACKGROUND
We've mailed the
August 2019 issue of Early American Life, which includes the 2019 Directory of Traditional American Crafts, to all of our current subscribers. The postal service advises you should allow up to three weeks for delivery,
so subscribers should have their copies of our new August issue by the beginning of July.