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National Archives to eliminate some hours

2006-09-05T00:56:24-06:00

The National Archives is consolidating their hours of operation to eliminate
evening and Saturday hours. This would effectively cut-off access to the
archives for working people and weekend visitors. An alternative schedule is
being proposed by the Records Preservation and Access Committee (RPAC, a
joint NGS/FGS committee). Please read the message below and, if you agree
with RPAC's recommendations, sign the online petition at
http://www.PetitionOnline.com/FGS2006/petition.html before September 8.
This issue needs immediate support from the genealogical community.
Societies are asked to please forward this message to your organization's
e-mail list ASAP. Thank you.
Barbara LeakPresident & FGS DelegateGenealogical & Historical Council of
Sacramento Valley

----- Original Message from RPAC ---------- Distributed by the Federation of
Genealogical Societies (FGS) -----
We were honored to have Dr. Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States
attend the FGS/NEHGS 2006 Conference in Boston and to address us in the
Opening Session on Thursday, August 31, 2006. Following his remarks, he was
presented with a letter by the Chair of the Records Preservation and Access
Committee (RPAC) addressing concerns about the proposed changes in the hours
of operation for the Research Rooms at the National Archives.
It has come to our attention that very few of our constituencies are making
their voices heard on this issue. This lack of response sends a loud signal
to the Archives that this is not a serious issue and that closing the
Archives on evenings and Saturdays is irrelevant. The RPAC has recommended
the following suggestions for the Archives to consider:
1) To accommodate the needs of those who need access on Saturdays, we
propose that you close one other day per week. This would be at your
discretion. Other archives often close Sunday and Monday.2) Users who need
evening hour access could be accommodated by opening the archives later in
the day, again at your discretion.
If you agree with the recommendations stated above, we are asking your
support by immediately going on-line and adding your "signature" to our
petition to substitute the hours of access and still help the archives to
meet their need to consolidate their hours of operation. Before 8 September
2006, please go to:http://www.PetitionOnline.com/FGS2006/petition.html (Case
sensitive)
If you would like to send your own personal letter, send it prior to 8
September 2006 and address it to:
Regulations Comments Desk (NPOL)Room 4100, Policy and Planning StaffNational
Archives and Records Administration8601 Adelphi RoadCollege Park, MD
20740-6001
______________________________________________________
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Bus Trip to Sutro

2006-09-01T22:30:32-06:00

The GAS bus trip to the Sutro Genealogy Library and the National Archives is
coming up. The date is Wednesday, October 25, 2006. The bus leaves
Sacramento between 7 a.m. and 7:30 a.m., depending on your boarding
location. Plan on getting home between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Cost is $25 for
GAS members and $30 for the rest of us.

Please call or e-mail me if you want to make a reservation. Mail your
checks, made out to "GAS" to the address below.

Sharon G. Bias
PO Box 1725
North Highlands CA 95660
(916) 481-4413 work
(916) 487-6858 fax
(916) 991-3161 home
SGBELVERTA@AOL.COM

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Computer Club Meeting

2006-06-20T22:04:59-06:00

This is a reminder urging you to attend the Computer Club meeting next
Monday, June 26th at 10:00 A.M. in the Ballroom. We will be voting on the
new budget for next year (FY 2006-07) and a new slate of officers. To do
this we need a quorum of nearly 50 members. So I am asking you to attend to
support the club.

The slate of officers are:

President: John Lerch

Vice President: Jerry Bell

Secretary: Mercedes Pack

Treasurer: Richard Paine

Council Member at large: Barbara Sargent

Council Member at large: John Edlund

Council Member at large: Chuck Abraham

After the business portion of the meeting, Ed Abbott will be speaking on:

Travel Photography in the Digital World

Marilyn Larson

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Google Page Creator

2006-05-01T22:54:58-06:00

New - Google Page Creator - Google Page Creator is a new, free online tool
that makes it easy for anyone to create and publish useful, attractive web
pages in just minutes. . . . Read the complete article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/new_google_page.html

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Scotland and UK censuses online - Irish Ancestry

2006-05-01T22:53:51-06:00

Scotland 1841 census now online - ScotlandsPeople has been busy. Just three
weeks ago they announced that the records and indexes for the 1851 census
were
published online. Today (April 20) they announced that the indexes and
records
of the 1841 census are now online. This census was the first to record
information on individuals and may include the following. . . . Read the
complete article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/scotland_1841_c.html

1841 UK Census now online - The 1841 UK Census has officially launched.
This means that Ancestry has completed all of the UK Censuses 1841-1901 for
England, Wales, Isle of Man, and the Channel Islands. . . . Read the
complete
article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/1841_uk_census_.html

Getting Started in Irish Genealogy - Those with Irish ancestry know that its
research provides unique challenges. If you're just beginning your Irish
research, or need a refresher course, you'll be excited to hear about a new,
online presentation offered by the New England Historic Genealogical
Society. .
. . Read the complete article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/getting_started.html

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Fw: JGS -- You might want to try a FREE Historical newspapers Available Online until 5-12

2006-04-24T23:30:14-06:00

----- Original Message -----
From: "Melissa Gatenby"
To: "Melissa Gatenby"
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 7:51 AM
Subject: Fwd: JGS -- You might want to try a FREE Historical newspapers
Available Online until 5-12

>I recieved this and wanted to pass it on. Melissa
>
>
> Hello 2006 JGS of Cleveland member,
> This is through the Southern California Gen Society. I thought
> you might want to try this free online trial of historical newspapers.
> Cyndy Spikell
>
>
>
>
> The SCGS Board is considering adding the Historical Los Angeles Times as
> one
> of the databases available for patron use onsite at the SCGS Library in
> Burbank. We are pleased to announce that the SCGS has obtained a trial
> subscription to several online historical newspapers made available
> through
> ProQuest.
>
> ProQuest Historical Newspapers - New York Times
> ProQuest Historical Newspapers - The Washington Post
> ProQuest Historical Newspapers - Christian Science Monitor
> ProQuest Historical Newspapers - Chicago Tribune
> ProQuest Historical Newspapers - Los Angeles Times
>
> During the trial period, all five of the newspapers will be available
> remotely, from your home computer.
>
> To log in to your trial, go to:
> http://trials.proquest.com/ptc?userid=1842394
>
> Your password is welcome.
>
> The trial is now active, and it runs from 04/20/2006 to 05/12/2006.
>
>
>
>
>
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British, Scotland, Norway & Missouri information online

2006-04-18T00:36:10-06:00

Thought you might find this information useful. I did. I found my great-
grandmother's death certificate in the Missouri Death Certificates online,
as well as a few others.

British emigration lists 1890-1960 online soon - 1837online.com will soon
scan and place online the National Archives' entire historical database of
passengers who embarked on sea voyages from Britain's shores between 1890
and
1960. . . . Read the complete article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/british_emigrat.html

Norway parish registers now online - Those with Norwegian roots will benefit
from a new service offered through The Digital Archives. Scanned images of
the
actual parish registers are now being published online. . . . Read the
complete
article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/norway_parish_r.html

1851 Scotland census now online - "We are delighted to announce that, in
addition to the 1861, '71, '81, '91 and 1901 census records, the indexes and
images for the 1851 Census for Scotland are now available online. . . ."
Read
the complete article at
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/1851_scotland_c.html

Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1955, now online -
http://legacynews.typepad.com/legacy_news/2006/04/missouri_death_.html

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Wisconsin Vital Records Home Page

2006-04-04T14:52:15-06:00

For those of you with Wisconsin ancestors, you might be able to find vital statistics on this website - it's free.

Gwen Myers
http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/vitalrecords/

Fw: In Memoriam: Iris Carter Jones

2006-03-31T23:15:23-06:00

----- Original Message -----
From: "Barbara Leak"
Subject: In Memoriam: Iris Carter Jones

> The Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley is saddened to
> report the death of our friend and colleague, Iris Carter Jones, who
> passed away on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2006.
>
> Iris was already engaged in genealogical research when, in 1979, she
> became a member of the Genealogical Association of Sacramento (G.A.S.).
> She served as president of G.A.S. from 1988 to 1990 and was editor of the
> *G.A.S. Lites* newsletter for many years.
>
> Having Krefeld German immigrant ancestry, Iris was a founding member of
> the Sacramento German Genealogy Society. Through her business, Links
> Genealogy Publications, she edited and published *Krefeld Immigrants and
> Their Descendents,* as well as *The Fountain,* a newsletter for the
> surname Welch/Welsh/Walsh.
>
> In 1987, she helped organize the Genealogical & Historical Council of
> Sacramento Valley. She served as Council president from 2000 to 2003 and
> was editor of Council's newsletter from 1998 to 2004. She was also a
> former regional director of the California State Genealogical Alliance.
>
> Iris' long-time friend, Ralpha Crouse, remembers that "she never turned
> down a challenge and threw herself into anything that needed to be done. .
> .but she was also very good at delegating." She chaired such events as
> G.A.S.' annual "Ancestor Safari" and the Council's 1996 conference. She
> served as local arrangements chair for the 2004 National Genealogical
> Society conference in Sacramento.
>
> Iris' work in the genealogical community took an important turn in 1994
> when she accepted a position as Legislative Network Coordinator for the
> Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley. This position
> evolved into a statewide Legislative Watch chairmanship under the auspices
> of the California State Genealogical Alliance. For nearly ten years, Iris
> kept tabs on pending legislation affecting preservation and access to
> records used by genealogists. In particular, she worked hard to retain
> open access to California's vital records. Her efforts were nationally
> recognized in 1996 when she was presented a Distinguished Service Award by
> the Federation of Genealogical Societies.
>
> The Council extends deepest sympathy to Iris' husband, Ralph Jones, and
> family. No services are scheduled at this time.
>
> Barbara Leak, President
> Genealogical & Historical Council of Sacramento Valley
> ______________________________________________________
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>

Re: [CA-SUNCITY-ROSEVILLE-GEN] State Government Offices, Local US Government, City Government and Federal Government

2006-03-07T13:00:17-06:00

Thanks for all the tips. This new mailing list is great for exchanging
ideas. Peggy
On Mar 7, 2006, at 7:25 AM, Gwen Myers wrote:

> Here's another great site we all can use! Gwen
>
>
> http://www.statelocalgov.net/
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