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From: Pam Hall <>
Subject: [APG] Privacy & Lineage Societies
Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 13:56:06 -0400


Dear members of APG:

I would like to hear from anyone who has had similar problems that I am
having to encounter this month.

To explain briefly, I am the new president of the Florida State
Genealogical Society. Two weeks ago, our Pioneer Committee resigned on
issues of privacy. There are too many background details to put here.
However, I did post a statement as of July 22 in reply to false and
unfounded accusations by the committee. I have the full support of my
board. http://www.rootsweb.com/~flsgs/fpdc.htm

The real issue is the privacy of our pioneer records. They have been
microfilmed and are available in Salt Lake City. However, there are
records of living persons on the film and in the files that can be
viewed at the Florida State Archives. I know the DAR and other
organizations has had to confront this issue.

To make this more complicated, I have discovered that the committee has
not adhered to good documentation and procedures. Yes, that is right
there are numerous lineage applications that never should have been
approved because they do not have proof of relationship.

After you read my statement, I know you will have some questions and I
would love to receive advice and suggestions. I feel that I am caught on
the fence and I know I won't be able to please both sides. I am sure the
law is going to have to dictate the Board's decision.

Thank you.

Pam
FSGS President
--
Pamela J. (Hall) Cooper
Florida History & Genealogy Department
Indian River County Main Library
1600 21st Street
Vero Beach, FL 32960

561-770-5060 561-770-5066 Fax
Email: or

Web sites:
Indian River County Local History: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flindian/
Indian River County Genealogy Department:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~flindian/ircl/
Indian River County Main Library: http://www.indian-river.lib.fl.us/
Indian River Genealogical Society: http://www.rootsweb.com/~flindig

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