Here is an interesting story that I wanted to share with you. Kim-searching from Okla.... > IN THE NEWS ONLINE---"HISTORY IN DECAY" > ===================================================================== > > "History in Decay: How the city and the county are neglecting our > heritage," by Marylynne Pitz, Post-Gazette Staff Writer > (Pittsburgh, PA) > http://www.post-gazette.com/regionstate/20010812archives0812p3.asp > In this article, the reporter finds that Allegheny County, > Pennsylvania records are being housed in an old mattress factory > where they are decaying under poor archival conditions. > > EDITOR'S NOTE: This article underscores the need for recognition of > the genealogical community and its needs. Have you made your voice > heard by sending a message supporting Family History Month? > > U.S. Senate > http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm > You may also phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) > 224-3121 and an operator will connect you directly with the Senate > office you request. > REPRINT POLICY: > We encourage the circulation of the Ancestry Daily News via non- > profit newsletters and lists providing that you credit the author, > include any copyright information (Copyright © 1998-2001, > MyFamily.com Inc. and its subsidiaries.), and cite the "Ancestry > Daily News" (http://www.ancestry.com/dailynews) as the source, so > that others can learn about our free newsletter as well.