In 1929, Thomas Raddall was one of the founding members of the Queens County Historical Society. The renowned historian and author Dr. Thomas H. Raddall passed away in 1994. Following his death, his son Dr. Thomas Raddall Jr. made possible the building of an addition to the museum to house the Thomas Raddall Research Centre. Upon entering the centre, you will see an exact replica of the author's study, furnished with his possessions.
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