WGS publications help preserve Wilkes County family history and make hard-to-find research available again. Proceeds support education, preservation, and future Society projects.
How We Prepare Our Editions
Many of the works we publish were originally typed and submitted before the digital age. In some cases, the original manuscripts have been lost. We locate the cleanest available copies and carefully restore them for new readers.
Each edition is digitized with the goal of improving readability while preserving the authenticity and historical character of the source.
Accuracy Standards
We do not currently rely on Optical Character Recognition (OCR) as a primary method, because it can introduce errors and formatting problems that are not in the original. Instead, each text is carefully reviewed, and wording is checked against the source for accuracy.
As OCR and related tools improve, we may use them when they meet our standards. All materials still receive careful human review.
- Illustrations, maps, and other visuals are preserved to reflect the original work
- Minor imperfections may remain because of the age or condition of source materials
Where Proceeds Go
All proceeds from publications support the Society’s mission—educational programs, preservation, research, and future projects. WGS is operated entirely by volunteers, and no board member receives compensation.
Thank you for helping preserve and share these historical works for future generations. Questions about publishing with WGS? Please contact us.