Special Offer for Genealogists

From the Allen Co. Library in Ft. Wayne Indiana -- one of the largest Genealogy repositories. Also, it is set up like a library, not an archives. Their catalog is online as well and you may do some heavy preparation before visiting the library. The newsletters tell of motels in the area and feature a new one each month. Most discount for genealogists. For those who have published, sending the library a copy of your book is a great way to make sure your work will be viewed by many interested people.
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With a little more than one half of 2004 in the books, I want to take this opportunity to remind you of a long-standing service of the Allen County Public Library. For many decades, individuals who have not had a desire to officially publish their genealogical work have sent an unbound "master copy" to the Historical Genealogy Department.  In exchange for the privilege of allowing us to make one photocopy for our collection, we provide the compiler of the work with one complementary, bound photocopy for his or her collection in addition to returning the original master.

It is a great way to make sure your work is preserved and available for future generations of researchers.  In addition, having a copy at our library ensures your work is secure from any disaster that might, heaven forbid, befall your personal library.  What to do with the extra copy? How about a "draft" book to pass around at the next family reunion for others to comment upon and update?  Or a little surprise gift for the relative or family friend who really helped you out?

If you are interested in taking advantage of this service, just mail your unbound "master copy" to Steve Myers, Assistant Manager, Historical Genealogy Department, P. O. Box 2270, Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270.  Include a note that simply reads, "Photocopy Exchange Program."   You'll be glad you did--and we will certainly be glad you did!

Curt B. Witcher
Manager, Historical Genealogy Department
NE Director, Indiana Genealogical Society
Allen County Public Library
P. O. Box 2270, 200 E. Berry Street
Fort Wayne, IN  46801-2270
CWitcher@ACPL.Lib.in.us
260-421-1226
Fax: 260-421-1386

Online catalogue and homepage:
http://www.acpl.lib.in.us/

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The Allen County Public Library Historical Genealogy Department in Fort Wayne, Indiana is pleased to announce
their electronic newsletter, “Genealogy Gems: News from the Fort Wayne Library.”  To subscribe to this mailing list send
a message with ACPL NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE in the subject line to: kspears@acpl.lib.in.us.  You will NOT receive a confirmation message; you will just begin to receive the newsletters, which are scheduled to be published
approximately once a month.

Or, go to the following page and  plug in your e-mail address: http://www.friendsofallencounty.org/
There are also some online databases there and more go up as time permits.