Sangamon County Genealogical Society’s Winter 2004 Open House/Research Day Saturday, December 4 from 9 A. M. To 1 P. M. 2856 South 11th Street, Springfield, Illinois Census, Birth, Marriage and Death Microfilm, Microfilm of the Auburn Citizen from 1874 to 1965, Virden Recorder from 22 October 1914 to 09 March 1950, Petersburg Observer 13 July 1878 to 28 December 1917, Menard County Axis 04 May 1861 to 29 August 1868, Taylorville Breeze 15 May 1894 to 03 May 1897, Society Publications, Misc. Surname Files, Vertical Files, Obituary Files, Misc. Society Collections, Deed Record Microfilm, Misc. Illinois County Publications, Research Forms & Assistance on Genealogical Questions will be Available Throughout the Day We will also have a Winter Basket filled with genealogical materials available as a raffle prize. Tickets for the raffle are one dollar each or six for five dollars. This raffle and all sales of publications, etc. will be used towards the maintenance of the collection and utilities for the coming winter. Remember, we are currently open on Wednesday evenings throughout this winter. Be sure to check the society's page at _http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs.htm_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs.htm) for any updates. Help promote your local genealogical society by bringing friends and neighbors along to see the great selection of materials available in Sangamon County. Come join in the hunt through our treasure trove of genealogical and historical resources. If you would like to be added to the SCGS email group, please send me an email at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sincerely, Dan Dixon SCGS President/Editor Donations of genealogical or historical materials as well as monetary donations are always welcome. Contact the society at: 217-529-0542 or via the Internet at [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) Sangamon County Genealogical Society Office Library 2856 South 11th Street (approx. 3 blocks north of Stevenson Drive) Springfield, Illinois Phone: 217-529-0546 Email: [email protected] Open Wednesday nights 5:30 to 9:00 or by appointment Please be sure to check the following web site for holiday and other closings of the library http://www.rootsweb.com/~ilsangam/scgs/scgs.htm