-----Original Message----- From: H-Net Discussion List on North Carolina History and Culture [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ansley Wegner Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 11:10 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: North Carolina State Archives Closing for Renovation Forgive Cross-posting Renovation Work to Close State Archives May 1 Through July 10 The Search Room of the North Carolina State Archives will be closed from May 1 through July 10, due to renovations at the Department of Cultural Resources building. The Archives preserve and make available historical materials relating to North Carolina. "During this time, our staff will inventory all stacks materials, rather than waiting for January when the Archives has traditionally closed for inventory," said Sarah Koonts, head of Collections Management for Archives and History. "We hope that the time gained then as a result of inventory already being completed will help mitigate the loss of Search Room access caused by renovation work." While the Archives are closed, patrons are urged to other repositories for their North Carolina research. The NC ECHO website (www.ncecho.org) lists North Carolina repositories and the types of records that they hold. Many of the Archives' records have been microfilmed and the film may be available in other repositories. Institutions most likely to have copies of such microfilm are: a.. Family History Centers associated with Latter Day Saints churches b.. Local history rooms of public libraries, including many out of state c.. Olivia Raney Local History Library (Wake County) d.. Community colleges e.. University libraries For more information go to the Archives' blog at www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/archives/default.htm or call (919) 807-7310. To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-roots.html