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From: Fredrea Gregath Cook
June 30, 2003

Nice talking to you on the telephone.  I will do my best to answer your questions and look forward to see what you have written.

 

Q. How did Gregath publishing begin, what is it's purpose and why did you take on the family business?
A. The Gregath Publishing Company was established in the early 70s as a means to publish family history and genealogy books at a fair price and in a easy manner.  My mother and grandmother started the business and I just naturally took the next step, as an author and research, and went into the family business.  I could do this and remain a 'stay at home' mother.  Since my daughter, Carrie, grew up around research, writing, and publishing, she was a natural.  In fact, her extra spending money often came from manuscript preparation and computer, while in school.  You can learn a little more about us by checking our website at the URL below. 

 

I hope the above is of interest to you and is helpful.  We would love to see what you write. 

 

With regard to other items, off the top of my head, I felt you might be interested in a book that we published last year.  Brilliant Victory:  The Second War Between the States Battle of Cabin Creek, Indian Territory was written by Steven L. Warren.  He used to be with KOTV in Tulsa and is considered an authority on this most important War Between the States battle.  He is currently writing a screen play, as well.  The second battle of Cabin Creek is one of the jewels in Stand Waitie's service to the south.  He was the last Confederate General to surrender (even after Lee) and he and his Cherokees, aided by Texas troops made off with a huge Union wagon train bound for Ft. Gibson.  Pretty neat story and many folks in NE OK are quite familiar with both Waitie and Cabin Creek.  We can send you more if you are interested.  I'm sure I can come up with a list of other items to send along at a later time. 

 

Have a great day,

Fredrea Cook