By Thomas Welsh and Michael Geltz with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society

Thomas G. Welsh, Ph.D., is a scholar and professional writer/editor based in Youngstown, Ohio. He sits on the advisory boards of web-based Steel Valley Voices and the Mahoning Valley Historical Society. His research has appeared in the American Educational History Journal. He worked as a journalist in the United States, South Korea and Cambodia. Michael K. Geltz is a professional writer and editor based in Youngstown, Ohio. He wrote and Web-produced for companies including Disney Consumer Products. He earned a graduate degree in English language and literature from Youngstown State University, and has contributed to technical manuals published by Microsoft Press.