[Genealib] Working with the local community & government to make sure things are not thrown away

[Mary K. Mannix]

Don't forget to consult with your state archives or take a look at
your state\local laws and see if there are laws in place that would
apply to the records of public and local government.  There usually
are. Mary M.
PS These governments may not be doing what they are suppose to be
doing, but you should now what they are not doing. :)

On 7/10/06, Leslie Couture <Leslie.Couture at cityofdenton.com> wrote:
> Has anyone worked with - had any experience in - communicating with the public and local government to develop policies to preserve records for historical purposes?
>
> I am not necessarily trying to build a collection, but am wanting to encourage other not to throw things away.
>
> It has been suggested that we contact local photography studios and the high schools (for yearbooks).
>
> Does anyone else have other suggestions?  Or a way to go about this?
>
> Leslie
> Emily Fowler Public Library
> Genealogy/Special Collections
> Denton, TX
>
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Mary K. Mannix
Maryland Room Manager
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD