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From: Phil Warn <>
Subject: Re: [SoG] WW1 Medal Cards destruction
Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2005 15:06:08 +0000
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At 12:43 14/03/2005, John Addis-Smith wrote:
> >I received my copy of Your Family Tree this morning and their Editor's
> >article is suggesting that the MOD intends to destroy the cards in April,
> >saying that they are their copyright property, and since they have been
> >filmed, they no longer require them.
>
>What steps has the SoG taken to make its voice heard and suggest
>solutions to this problem?
Hi John,

Unless the Society Web Pages are wrong, you are on a couple of Committees,
so why not ask there, on our behalf?

You could bend Frank's ear on the Publication Committee, for example.

If some one were to do a little bit of digging, perhaps we could find out
how much (in volume terms) would be required to store these cards?

Bear in mind, that the PRO (sorry, TNA) makes £3.50 for each medal card
download made.

I doubt whether they would assist our efforts in reducing their income!

Mind you, if the SoG did obtain them, it could add to our income via Origins.

So, perhaps the Powers That Be within the Society *could* do a little
digging on our behalf?

I volunteer you, then, John!

On 2nd August 2005, I should get my London Freedom Pass.

I will then feel more able to get to the Library.

Given my proximity to the Library (Orpington, Kent) I could offer storage
space in my garage if that would help?

Best wishes,

Phil.








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