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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Keep the portion above for your records) "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 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html