BlankLet me try this again. I forgot to turn off 'fancy font' last posting. Here it is again. Hi All: Here is a link to Social Security newsletters, current and back issues. The December 2003 issue has full information, address, costs for researching original applications and claims. A lot of us have exhausted this avenue, but for newer researchers it can be a boon, and helpful also for researchers working or starting on another branch of their line. http://www.ssa.gov/enews/prior.htm Cheers, Karleene on the coast of Oregon