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Subject: Re: My next question...
Date: Thu, 22 Jun 2000 07:51:34 EDT


In a message dated 6/21/00 8:03:48 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
writes:

<< Unless things have changed, I was very frustrated at the archives. You
can't go get things yourself. There was one worker and a volunteer from a
local genie society. They go get stuff and you wait for it, no matter how
long it takes. You can look through city directories and some books while
you are waiting, but I had limited time. Personally, I would recommend
Fairview Park Library. >>

I do research at both places & would still recommend the Archives for someone
who had limited time. No, things will not change regarding Archives staff.
You must be patient. Also, there is much to find on the many microfiche of
marriages & probate records, microfilms of the newspaper necrology files,
naturalization records, and, of course, my old standby, City Directories.
For someone with limited time, it is best to at least obtain lots of basic
info. You could always write to the Archives later & ask for a copy of the
original record.

It's hard to explain how I do research at the Archives but there is a lot of
information to be found while waiting for staff or volunteer to bring you
records. Hope you have a better experience the next time you come to
Cleveland.

As to Fairview Library, they only have one person, Lisa Davison, who handles
Genealogy. And unless you come very well prepared you will spin your wheels
and find nothing. Also, microfilm readers might all be in use the day & time
you arrive, so you must be prepared for that.

Carolyn

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