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Ocular Heritage Society
http://www.ocularheritagesociety.com
Our group is composed of members who appreciate, conserve and collect items relating to the ophthalmic sciences. Many are accomplished historians specializing in such topics as spectacles, quackery, instrumentation, and the personalities of the ophthalmic sciences. Annual meetings serve as opportunities for members to present research, tour venues of common interest, socialize and hold swap meets of items relating to our ophthalmic heritage.
Ophthalmic Antique International Collectors Club
http://www.oaicc.com
The OAICC was founded by the late Derek C. Davidson, a College member, in 1982 on behalf of all those who take an interest in collecting the material evidence for our optical past.
The Museum of Vision
http://www.museumofvision.org
Their mission is to educate people about the eye, vision and the history of Ophthalmology.
British Optical Association Museum
https://www.college-optometrists.org/the-college/museum.html
The oldest and one of the best optical museum collections in the world with over 16,000 outstanding objects relating to the history ophthalmic optics, the human eye and visual aids.
Antique Spectacle & Other Vision Aids
http://www.antiquespectacles.com
The On-Line Museum and Encyclopedia of Vision Aids.
Optisches Museum Jena
http://www.optischesmuseum.de
A natural-sciences technical museum documents the aspects of microscope production and provides a good insight into the working and living conditions of the foremen, artisans and trainees.
New Eyes for the Needy
http://www.NewEyesfortheNeedy.org

 

"Because of New Eyes, children can succeed in school, seniors can remain independent, and adults can find employment" Since their founding in 1932, New Eyes has improved the eyesight of more than 7 million people in the U.S.A and around the world." New Eyes is strengthened by their partnership with thousands of social service agencies, optical dispensers, and vision missions.

 

Optical Heritage Museum
http://www.opticalheritagemuseum.com
The Optical Heritage Museum has thousands of items within their collections and displays including microscopes, Lensometers, multifocal and antique spectacles. They highlight incredible moments in history. Devoted to the history of the American Optical Company and serves as a valuable resource of ophthalmic history. Dick Whitney, curator, has found a permanent home in historic Southbridge, MA. for the artifacts of the American Optical Company.
Jane Austen's World
https://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2013/11/03/spectacles-in-1835/
Steampunk Magazine
http://www.steampunkmagazine.com
SteamPunk Magazine is a print-and-web periodical devoted to the genre and burgeoning subculture of steampunk. 
True West Magazine
http://www.truewestmagazine.com
Cowboys & Indians Magazine
http://www.cowboysindians.com
The Premier Magazine of the West.
Wild West Magazine
http://www.historynet.com/magazines/wild_west
Chronicle of the Old West
http://www.chronicleoftheoldwest.com
Chronicle of the Old West will transport you back to the 1800's. Watch out, you may not want to return to the 21st century!
Single Action Shooting Society
http://www.sassnet.com
The Single Action Shooting Society is the home of Cowboy Action Shooting celebrating America's Wild West heritage.
Civil War Trust
http://www.Civilwar.org
Saving America's Civil War Battlefields
New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association
http://njcivilwar.org/
New Jersey Civil War Heritage Association (NJCWHA) is a volunteer 501(c)(3) non profit organization founded in 1998. It's goal is to preserve New Jersey’s unique Civil War heritage, and to educate all New Jerseyans about the crucial role our state played in the battle to save the Union.
NJCWHA is also the parent organization of the New Jersey Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee, recognized by the NJ Governor and both houses of the NJ Legislature. 
Civil War News
http://www.civilwarnews.com/
Civil War Times
http://www.historynet.com/civil-war-times
The Civil War Courier, Camp Chase Gazette & Citizens' Companion
http://www.civilwarcourier.com
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