Thanks, Bill and Joan. Although I've come across many of these in general searches of an area, amazingly, I don't think I've ever run into the need to actually get hold of a particular one. When I first asked about them, years ago, the staff said there was no way to do anything about it -- just wait. (and I always ask my questions of more than one staff person, just in case someone is not thoroughly informed) So I'm very glad you've let us know it's changed -- probably long ago! No doubt the time will come when I do need a Not Filmed record. This emphasizes the need to keep checking on changes in availability. One of the best things about this email list is getting tips on newly available resources. Like David Fancy and others mentioning the Bowell funeral company database for New Westminster just yesterday. Joan McI C. and Sharon are currently working on a database for a northern BC city's funeral records, because the original record book is only available by going to BC Archives -- pretty tough to access for northerners! Don't know yet if the genealogy society that owns the rights to the database will be putting it online. There must be many other groups around the province who are also thinking about making their local records more accessible. Claudia Claudia Cole Independent Research Agent 304 - 1960 Lee Avenue Victoria BC V8R 4W8 Canada -----Original Message----- From: A.W. Morgan (Bill) [mailto:alfmorgan@shaw.ca] Sent: March 19, 2002 12:37 AM To: claudialc@shaw.ca Subject: Non Filmed Registrations 3/19/02 12:37:05 AM Claudia : re the request on Can-BC digest: I have run into 3 of these and BC Archives gave me a form to take to Vital Stats which authorizes them to copy the record from unreleased film. The only charge was for copying ( about $ 1 , I think). That was about a year ago , so it may have changed Regards Bill Alfred William Morgan Family Genealogist Morgan,Williams,Pollard & Hunt 25 Ontario St. Victoria, B.C. V8V 1M7 250-995-2866