This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: wjen40 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.stanislaus/294.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I, too, have searched for information regarding a resident at Modesto State Hospital. I have correspondence from a Reference Coordinator of the California State Archives stating that only a small percentage of files have been retained. They will check the list if you make an inquiry. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.