The Eastland Disaster Historical Society (EDHS) was founded in late 1998 as a family-run organization. After the first few years of establishing itself by providing an important - and missing - service to the public, the organization sought to grow the membership on its board beyond just the family members. In 2002, Earl E. Gallas and several other volunteers joined the EDHS National Advisory Council.
To acknowledge and celebrate Earl's heartfelt and passionate contributions to EDHS, the EDHS Board of Trustees voted unanimously to create a permanent legacy honoring his volunteer service. (Read the board's declaration here.)
This honorary webpage, plus a parcel of Eastland Disaster artifacts and documents named in honor of Earl donated to the Newberry Library, serve as reminders of Earl's lasting legacy to EDHS, its community of followers, and the public in general.
