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Maybe we went to yard sales, genealogy conferences, or bought off of E-Bay, those publications that might hold the key to finding an ancestor. For whatever reason, we haven't thrown them away. Well, today, I created my own little project...actually it is just one poke at a bigger job: a file of all the genealogical publications that I own. I would gladly donate the books to a local library if I thought anyone, anymore, wants hard copies and more paper. And, I suppose that when I pass away, that is probably what my children will do with all this "stuff".
I'm not sure if the Fort Walton Beach, Florida library would be interested. They have been working well with the local Genealogical Society of Okaloosa County; we needed a home for the exchange journals accumulated over the years. Then, there is the Baker Block Museum (limited space, but has done a whole lot of work in preserving local histories). The Valparaiso Library used to be "the" genealogical library, but their space and resources are also limited.
Then, there is the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. I'm pretty sure that they will take as much as one would want to give them! Or the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The 3rd national treasure of genealogy is located at the Clayton Library in Texas.
Finally, there is the University of West Florida historical archives. Okay, kids; you have several choices, here, but this would probaby be a very good one! I have to keep reminding myself that "things" are not important but we all do the best we can in preserving history, especially family history. To take a look at my list so far, access this link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nwflgenealogy/
