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Subject: Re: CARIBBEAN-D Digest V00 #216
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 11:13:22 EDT
Here are a few suggestions that might be helpful. First of all, ask the
bishop if you might provide him with a modest proposal, no obligation to him.
Ask if for an idea of how many pages of material are involved, and the
approximate sizes, if that isn't too much trouble. You might also want to ask
whether it's available during only certain hours/days of the week.
In a message dated 6/22/00 11:12:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:
<< I'm just wondering. How can we get the local bishop here on Anguilla to
allow us or some mormons to micro film the oldest records on the islands.
they are dating back to about 1700AD birth, mariag, and death and perhaps
confirmation certificates. Any ideas? >>
Addisson, I have a suggestion, and I'm sure others on the list can expand
upon it. Possibly, this could become a a successful pilot project, because
it's reasonably small. To start, though, I'd first ask the bishop if you
could provide him with a modest preservation proposal, no obligation to him.
I hope he says yes, and he probably will if it isn't any trouble to him.
Then, for the proposal, I would size the project--i.e.,listing approx. how
many pages of info need to be preserved, and, if possible, pertinent info
like the approximate sizes of the volumes/documents, etc. You'd also want to
include info such as limited viewing times; the fact that the material can
only be viewed on the premises, and any special situations, such as unbound
sheets, damaged documents, etc. In other words, think of the project in terms
of equipment needed and manhours required. That makes it a lot easier to ask
for funds. Thinking about it, I'll bet the LDS has a sample proposal or
outline they can share. Hope this is helpful. Best regards, Laura in NC
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