The Friends of the Virginia State Archives "Straight to the Source" program is scheduled
for Saturday, March 16, 2003 at the Library of Virginia.  The complete flyer and
registration form are included below.  (Please forgive the length of this post.  This way,
there's no need to request anything else before registering.)  I'll be posting this
message tonight to several lists.  PLEASE PASS IT ALONG to other appropriate lists, and to
any other friends or associates who might be interested.  Thanks!

All questions should be directed to the Mr. Bill Thomas, Chair of the Friends, at the
number listed below, or by e-mail at: [log in to unmask]

- Rosanna Bencoach

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STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE:
An Introduction to Research Using Archival Records at the Library of Virginia

The Friends of the Virginia State Archives Spring Conference
The Library of Virginia * 800 East Broad Street * Richmond, Virginia

SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2002

In cooperation with the Library of Virginia, the Friends of the Virginia State Archives
present their annual Spring Conference featuring an introduction to genealogical research
and presentations by the professional staff on specialized research topics. The cost for
members of the Friends is $15, and includes a box lunch.  Thc cost for non-members is $25
and includes a one-year membership in the Friends and a box lunch.

Pre-registration is requires; Attendance is limited to 75 people.
Please return registration (below) by March 8, 2002.

PROGRAM
8:30 AM   Registration

9:00  Welcome
- G. William Thomas, President, FVSA & Dr. Agnes Gish, Program Chair

9:15  First Session: "So What Do You Think You'll Find in a Will Book?"
- Wesley E. Pippenger, Editor, Index to Virginia Estates, 1800-1865

10:30 Second Session: Back by Popular Demand: Using the Virginia Chancery Database
- Amy Judd, Library of Virginia

11:30 Third Session: The Seventy-two Year Itch: A Sneak Peek at the 1930 Census
- Jennifer Davis McDaid, Library of Virginia

12:15 Lunch

1:00 Fourth Session: "And the Winner Is..." Election Records at the Library of Virginia
- Dale Harter, Library of Virginia

2:15 Fifth Session: "The Man From Yohogania: West Augusta and the Virginia/Pennsylvania
Border Controversy"
- Vince Brooks, Library of Virginia


Contacts: Dr. Agnes Gish,  804/378-9152, and  G. William Thomas, 804/231-1827

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"Straight to the Source"
c/o Friends of the Archives
P.O. Box 4804
Richmond VA 23220

Return registration by March 8, 2002
Attendance is limited to 75 participants.
Confirmation of registration will be by mail.

Name:  Mr. / Mrs. / Ms.________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________
         ______________________________________________________
Phone Number (______)_____________________
Note Special Dietary Needs Here: ______________________________

Member $15  *   Non-member $25  *  Amount enclosed:  $ ________
Make checks payable to: Friends of the Virginia State Archives

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