Vee, & Jo: You gave me much to think on, who would I get in touch with? Since I live here in Nebraska, I could probably mail the transcripts to somebody. I didn't realize that the diaries would have so much local impact, but because the diaries are so personal, a glimpse of the life of the person who wrote them, would make the local history more alive, if that makes any sense! Kim

Kim, I think Vee would be the person to answer this question. Here in Michigan, we have a Library of Michigan located in Lansing which has historical records from all over the state. In the Library of Michigan is a diary of a long ago relative of mine (daughter of my ggg grandfather) written about 1837 about the daily life as it was for her then....Similar to Phoebe's. It may be that there is such a Library in Niagara County. Maybe Lockport. Vee will probably know. I think it's important enough to have it there as a record. Jo in Michigan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim & Mike Paul" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 1:58 AM Subject: Re: [FOLKS] Phoebe's Diaries > Vee, & Jo: > > You gave me much to think on, who would I get in touch with? Since I live here in Nebraska, > I could probably mail the transcripts to somebody. I didn't realize that the diaries would have so much local impact, but because the diaries are so personal, a glimpse of the life of the person who wrote them, would make the local history more alive, if that makes any sense! > > Kim > >

Don't forget the Library of Congress when you send these along. People doing academic research, others writing historical novels or historical fiction, etc. glean these for reference. Families may discover them in years to come and be delighted to find their ancestor was so well regarded to have been saved from the trash bin. Smiles, Anna ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kim & Mike Paul" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 12:58 AM Subject: Re: [FOLKS] Phoebe's Diaries > Vee, & Jo: > > You gave me much to think on, who would I get in touch with? Since I live here in Nebraska, > I could probably mail the transcripts to somebody. I didn't realize that the diaries would have so much local impact, but because the diaries are so personal, a glimpse of the life of the person who wrote them, would make the local history more alive, if that makes any sense! > > Kim > >

Regarding Kim's message that follows: > Vee, & Jo: > > You gave me much to think on, who would I get in touch with? Since I live here in Nebraska, > I could probably mail the transcripts to somebody. I didn't realize that the diaries would have so much local impact, but because the diaries are so personal, a glimpse of the life of the person who wrote them, would make the local history more alive, if that makes any sense! Kim, that makes all the sense in the world, trust me! Now first of all regarding the Town of Wilson Historian, I have his email address but I really don't know him (he's new) or just what his interest is in local history to the degree of receiving transcripts of old diaries but you might want to let him know that you are willing to share Phoebe's diary with him via email attachment or by snail mail. He is Charles F. Horton, [email protected] Now there's also the Town of Newfane Historian, Judson Heck who has been the historian like forever, but from what I understand he hasn't upgraded his manual typewriter to even an electric typewriter. However, I can give you his maillng address. My best suggestion for you would be to contact the Niagara County Genealogical Society at [email protected] and let them know what you have transcribed and ask them it the society would be interested. (Isn't that right, Elaine Timm??). Kim, your transcriptions are what makes local history come alive and very personal, not just merely names and dates. vee