This may or may not be something that would be useful to anyone. Have come across a directory for public libraries, which is not limited to the US. The USA public library listings are extensive and arranged by region. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Libweb/ Many of the US libraries have departments and email addresses for local history, especially if the library is in a smaller town. I know that some libraries' genealogy depts. have surname files for some of the prominent families that live/d in the area. If you aren't in a position to go ask, this gives long-distance genealogists mail and sometimes email access to libraries they can't visit. Sally Rolls Pavia Sun City, AZ sallypavia2001@yahoo.com “We have not inherited the world from our forefathers .. we have borrowed it from our children.” ….. Kashmiri Proverb List Owner: GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES-L-request@rootsweb.com Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/GENEALOGYBITSANDPIECES "All incoming and outgoing email checked by Norton Anti-Virus"