I recently requested a copy of some manuscripts through the Virginia Historical Society. The gentleman handling my request was VERY curteous and helpful. I was able to submit my request to him via email, which was wonderfully refreshing. In response to my email request, the library assistant was able to tell me whether or not the copies I was requesting were available for copying and how much the copies would cost. They have a copy of a family Bible that's in my direct line. I have to send him a check before he'll send me the copies, but being able to submit my request via email allowed me to speed up the process quite a bit. Unfortunately, there was a request that he could not fill because they "...are unable to photocopy large manuscript collections or entire published works...". The manuscripts I'm interested in are The Gregory Family Papers. It's at least 200 or 300 pieces of paper and some of it is oversized. I'm wondering if anyone else has run into this problem. And I'm wondering if there are any suggestions for how I can get a copy of these manuscripts. Or even the parts of it that partain to my direct line. I'm a direct descendant of Richard and Agnes West Gregory and their son (or maybe grandson) Roger Gregory who married Mary Cole Claiborne and I'm sure these manuscripts hold a wealth of information about my ancestors and their ancestors. I'm not sure, but it seems to me that most of the manuscripts in this collection will probably partain directly to my line. So gaining a copy of the entire collection would be idea, but am I expecting too much? Any help? -- Cara (Gregory) Showers Anchorage, Alaska cara@dcdesign.com