This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: michaelcbarris Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chautauqua/21146.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The need to reduce bulk of never-consulted records in limited climate-controlled storage space is the driving force behind the New York State Archives dictum. 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.