In todays Ancestry Daily News, 15 May 2000: ========================================================= CRISIS IN ARKANSAS AVERTED <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ========================================================= Many of you may have read the disturbing message posted to many mailing lists regarding the removal of the Arkansas History Commission and Archives from their archival-safe environment. It was to appear here in the Daily News, but late Thursday we learned that the following statement had been received from Dr. John L. Ferguson, director: "The Arkansas History Commission staff appreciates the support of all our friends who have contacted the offices of the governor and State Building Services regarding the possible removal of the state archives from its present quarters. We have been informed by the governor's office that the archives will not be moved to an unsuitable facility and that no more communications should be sent. Thank you for your help." John L. Ferguson State Historian It would appear that, thanks to quick action and an organized response from the genealogical community, the crisis has been averted. Congratulations to all involved and thanks to Lynda Suffridge, president of the Arkansas Genealogical Society, for sharing this information with us! <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> ========================================================= FYI: If you are not subscribed to Ancestry Daily News, you might want to check into it. Each letter tells you which of the Data Bases are free for ten days, and it has great hints and more. To subscribe to this newsletter, visit: http://www.ancestry.com/ and type your e-mail address in the box provided, or send an e-mail message to: mailto:ancestry_daily_news@anclist001.ancestry.com with the word "subscribe" in the subject line.