Several months ago, after reading about searching Masonic records (used a little book that I cannot put my hands on at the moment), I wrote on DECEMBER 7, 1997, to a lodge secretary in a large city. Never got a reply. So two days ago, I decided to follow up with a phone call (used Switchboard computer directory)...found his name listed and called. He was very nice, but told me that after a year and a half in his post as secretary, the records were still with the former secretary who lives very far away. He hopes to have records transported to is home SOON, whatever that is. He said he is very busy, works long hours, etc. etc. etc. At this point, all I know is that there is potential here but getting someone to actually look at the records is the stumbling block. I plan to wait about 6 weeks then call again. He told me he had two requests pending. On the next call, if he does not have the records in his possession, I will ask for phone number of former secretary, who might do the lookup. Has anyone else been successful in actually getting the records from various lodges? MaisieAnn@aol.com Hudson, OH