I am in something of the same position as Doris. Some of my children and other younger relatives have taken some interest, but they wouldn't have a clue what to do with all the papers and records I've collected. My experience with UWF thus far does not inspire confidence, either. I've given them a few VAUGHN items, but none has ever been acknowledged. When I have visited there, I've been impressed with the hap-hazard way papers are piled around, and with the staff's essential indifference and/or preoccupation. Why would I want to add to that confusion? I've given a few things to the Pensacola Historical Society, and they have acknowledged everything and expressed appreciation. Their facility seems well organized and the staff was accessible. But much of what I have relates to other parts of Escambia County outside Pensacola, and these are beyond the PHS purview. I've given some VAUGHN items of historical significance to the T. T Wentworth Museum, but that is not a good place for raw genealogical materials. So -- what to do? Good question. I'm glad it is being asked; maybe some solutions will begin to emerge. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Doris Buffum Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 8:30 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [FL-WFGS] Charlene AS I get older, I really do think about what to do with my many many years of genealogy books, pictures, etc. I do have a genealogy room with a computer in it. Hopefully, my daughters would not go to the extent that Charlene did but, one never knows. They just wouldn't know what to do with it all. No one seems interestd enough in it to even look at the history of thier ancestors. I've thought about donating it all to UWF ( like Dicey Boman did ). However, they have probably got so many genealogies that they don't have room for any more. Anyone have any suggestions ? Thanks LL Scott for the reminder. Doris B. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.4/1616 - Release Date: 8/16/2008 5:12 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.6.4/1616 - Release Date: 8/16/2008 5:12 PM

Many counties in this area (panhandle & south Alabama) have a museum/library run by an historical society, or independently, that would probably love to have good quality genealogy materials. The Pensacola Historical Society is a wonderful example. The library in Milton has an excellent genealogy section not just limited to SRC, as does the Pensacola library. There is the Baker Block Museum in Okaloosa county. And up here in Alabama there is the Escambia County Historical Society library and museum. Ask around and then talk to the person in charge about what you have and whether it could be used. Large university libraries are not always the right place for genealogical materials other than maybe a bound book. Sharon www.roadshometoflorida.com -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Bush Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 8:56 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [FL-WFGS] Charlene I am in something of the same position as Doris. Some of my children and other younger relatives have taken some interest, but they wouldn't have a clue what to do with all the papers and records I've collected. My experience with UWF thus far does not inspire confidence, either. I've given them a few VAUGHN items, but none has ever been acknowledged. When I have visited there, I've been impressed with the hap-hazard way papers are piled around, and with the staff's essential indifference and/or preoccupation. Why would I want to add to that confusion? I've given a few things to the Pensacola Historical Society, and they have acknowledged everything and expressed appreciation. Their facility seems well organized and the staff was accessible. But much of what I have relates to other parts of Escambia County outside Pensacola, and these are beyond the PHS purview. I've given some VAUGHN items of historical significance to the T. T Wentworth Museum, but that is not a good place for raw genealogical materials. So -- what to do? Good question. I'm glad it is being asked; maybe some solutions will begin to emerge.