President’s Message – Nov/Dec 2008
Well another presidential missive late to the editors’ desk. I never give them time to do the back and forth
Tom Francis
November 2, 2008
Words from the presidents of NWSSA that have appeared in the journal over the years. Also check out Travel, Thoughts & Opinions, Book Reviews, and Letters from the Editors that have been published in NWSSA Sculpture NorthWest.
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