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From: "Marshal Tanner" <>
Subject: Collection Plan
Date: Thu, 13 Jan 2005 22:13:03 +1100


This is a little out of left field but it is the crux of our hobby.

Does anybody have a Collection Plan or suggestions on designing one suitable
for a visitor to the UK with limited time and knowledge on the process in
the UK.



My thoughts are

1/ Identify the need. The linked person becomes the Person of
Interest (POI)

2/ What information is required.

3/ Where can this information be obtained from. (e.g. A central
Repository or a local Repository.)

4/ Is there an alternate site.

5/ What information is required on the POI in order to complete the
research. How much detail / fact do you take with you. While it's ideal to
research one family at a time this is not practicable so there is a need to
limit the volume of papers etc but there must be enough background
information.

6/ The enquiry once completed, can the result be conclusive or is
there some doubt about the source or the validity of the information.

7/ Is there a requirement for further research on this POI

8/ Where does this lead to. There would be a need to look at
generations before and after the POI



Any input will be very welcome.



Many thanks



Marshal (Sydney)


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