MessageThank you very much for the info, Lyn and Brent.  

To all on the VA lists: Thanks to Lyn, here is a gratifying answer for those of you who worry over the future of your records, and either live or have ancestors in VA.  Paul 


From: Lyn Hart 
To: Brent Tarter ; [log in to unmask] 
Cc: Renee Savits 
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: RE: Genealogical Records


Dear  Mr. Drake,
Brent forwarded your message to me. The Library of Virginia is very happy to accept genealogical research files as well as family papers and Bible records. We have an extensive collection of notes and charts compiled on numerous families by individuals, as well as some professional researchers' files.  We would be very happy to receive your research materials.  We prefer that you keep the original order [as found in your files] of the materials. Every attempt is made to retain this arrangement, as we feel that the compiler had a definite reason for the way in which he or she kept the files. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact me or Renee Savits our accessioner (804) 692-3795.
Sincerely,
Lyn Hart

Lyndon H. Hart III
Director, Description Services Branch
The Library of Virginia
800 E. Broad  St.
Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: (804) 692-3743
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  -----Original Message-----
  From: Brent Tarter 
  Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 9:46 AM
  To: Lyn Hart
  Subject: FW: Genealogical Records



  -----Original Message-----
  From: Paul Drake [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
  Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 8:16 AM
  To: Brent Tarter
  Subject: Re: Genealogical Records


  Good info.  Thanks.  Is this an invitation to donate family files to your use?  If so, what requirements have you as to the order and form in which the notes and files must be? 
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Brent Tarter 
    To: [log in to unmask] 
    Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 7:00 AM
    Subject: Re: Genealogical Records


    The Library of Virginia has a very large collection of genealogical
    notes and charts that researchers have donated during several decades.
    They compliment our very large collection of family Bible records (which
    are on-line) and get used by modern researchers who do not wish to miss
    information and leads that previous researchers have uncovered. I use
    them, myself, from time to time, and am very glad to have them.

    Inasmuch as the Library of Virginia is the busiest of all the research
    libraries that family history researchers with Virginia connections
    visit, it is certainly an appropriate place for the deposit of such
    records.

    Brent Tarter
    The Library of Virginia
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