Genealogists Support for Library of Michigan
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Support for the Library of Michigan
Within the genealogical community, the Library of Michigan has long been recognized as one of the premier state libraries in the country.
The cohesive Library of Michigan collection with over 180 years of Michigan history, literature and culture records and reflects the lives of not only those who remained to raise their families within the state but of millions more whose migration to other parts of the country left their footprints in the soil and records generated by their passage. Visitors come from all across the country to research at the Library of Michigan.
While we are aware of the budget crises in Michigan, we support every effort to keep the collection intact, provide free access to the entire collection and assure that it stays within state jurisdiction. We urge that all alternatives to disbanding the collection be explored. We view with dismay the prospect of scattering this unique collection for fear that it could never again be reassembled.
Within the genealogical community, the Library of Michigan has long been recognized as one of the premier state libraries in the country.
The cohesive Library of Michigan collection with over 180 years of Michigan history, literature and culture records and reflects the lives of not only those who remained to raise their families within the state but of millions more whose migration to other parts of the country left their footprints in the soil and records generated by their passage. Visitors come from all across the country to research at the Library of Michigan.
While we are aware of the budget crises in Michigan, we support every effort to keep the collection intact, provide free access to the entire collection and assure that it stays within state jurisdiction. We urge that all alternatives to disbanding the collection be explored. We view with dismay the prospect of scattering this unique collection for fear that it could never again be reassembled.
6964 Signatures
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Jana B
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- I've used your wonderful library. Please, don't close it!
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Federation of Genealogical Societies, Vice President, Membership; Ohio Genealogical Society; Fulton Chapter, OGS
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Kenneth P
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Muskegon County and Oceana County
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Jackie B
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- Please keep this library open. Planning on a future visit there.
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Debroah B
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- I'm sure the State of Michigan can trim their budget in areas less important. Try starting with the inflated salaries & bonuses of state officials.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Florida State Genealogical Society, + others
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Leona Mason H
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- Save this for the generations to come, PLEASE
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Wolcott Soc., Parke Soc., Greater West Bloomfield Hist. Soc.
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Hallie Price G
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- I was born in Michigan. We need the Library of Michigan!
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Arvina C
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- No state library is a major step backward
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Lori F
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- The Library collection is a priceless asset of the people of Michigan.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Ionia County Genealogical Society
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Justin Kirk H
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- Researcher of Joseph and Matilda (Houser) Righter family of Lenawee County, Michigan
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
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Sue P
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- Save The Michigan Library & Archives completely together
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Kalamazoo Valley Geneology Society, Eaton Coutnty Genealogical Society, Southwest Michigan Geneological Society
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Laura R
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Joseph P
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Jane S
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- Breaking up a state historical library is like breaking up a family - a disaster from which one cannot recover.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Muskegon County Genealogical Society
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David B
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan
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Alicia K M
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Elsilee M
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Joanne M
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- The idea of closing the Library of Michigan and breaking up the genealogical collection shows a lack of respect for the people of the past, the present, and the future. I urge the Governor to rescind her executive order.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- GS of NJ, Hudson County GS, Monmouth County GS.
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Debbie M
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- IlSGC, LCIGS, NGS, APG, NEHGS
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Christie C
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- Although I live in California, I have many ancestors in Michigan. The library is a necessity for those like me who need to do research.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
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Svetlana B
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Marcia M
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Genealogical Society of Washtenaw Co, MI
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Max E
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- Keep the Michigan library collection intact.
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Joyce P
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Wisconsin State Genealogical Society
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Diane O
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Ford Genealogy Club
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Lindsay F
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- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
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James M B
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- Please save this gem!
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Federation of Genealogical Societies
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Nicole H
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John H
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- Please reconsider your decision and keep these records available to the public.
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Kerry B
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Lin M
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- Besides being a short-sighted move in a state trying to improve tourism and diversify its economy, there must be dozens of empty buildings that could be renovated for less $ without destroying a building built specifically as a library.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Grand Traverse Area Gen Soc., St Louis (MO) Gen Soc, Yates Co., HIst. & Gen Soc., Middletown (CT), Hist & Gen Soc., Missouri Hist Soc., Elk Rapids Hist. Soc., New England Hist & Gen Soc,, & Connecticut Gen. Soc.
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Lisa H
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- Since I am a Michigan taxpayer, it's my library and I want to keep it.
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Patricia A. C
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Calhoun Co. Genealogical Society
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Wayne K
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Carol Hubbell B
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- Genealogical libraries hold our collective history; their great value is that we can visit one place and with skilled assistance, view the growth and progress of our nation as well as our families. Books scattered over many small libraries with no focus lose their relevance and power to illustrate the larger picture, and are at risk to be sold or discarded when funds to support them dwindle. Expert genealogical librarians tie together the threads of the books' contents, aiding researchers in gathering all the pieces to analyze and synthesize as they develop their answers. A library without expert librarians is a warehouse. Separating books, librarians, and access will set back education, economic growth, and the work of researchers far into the future. No one will be thanked for disabling this marvelous resource.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- NGS, CSG, NEHGS, Colonial Dames of XVII Century, D-OGS
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Diane G. J
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- I am a Michigan resident. Keep the library as it is, do not break up the Genealogy collection.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- New England Historic Genealogical Society; Godfrey Memorial Library: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Conneticut Historical Society
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Niki H
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- Please keep our state records intact and available for research.
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Midland Genealogical Society
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Brian M
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Diane J
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- Save the Michigan Library and Archives. Please keep it intact.
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Judith S
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- State Libraries are valuable assets in our society. Save the State Library!
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Valerie C
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- NGS
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Ginger P
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Ramona S
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- All state libraries are invaluable, especially the Library of Michigan
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Genealogical Workshop of Mesa (Arizona)
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Barbara Vines L
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- In this time of fiscal crisis, government officials need to carefully consider the impact of their actions. Closing a facility that not only helps preserve our state and national heritage but also attracts visitors to the area year round is not a wise decision.
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Wanda M. M
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Larry E
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James T. S
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Gloria K R
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- Politicans should be aware of how they vote when serving on various committees. We voters who use the public libraries may be a quiet group but we do vote at election time .
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- French-Canadian Heritage Society of Michigan
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Mark E. J
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- The Genealogy collection is irreplacable, it should not be destroyed or disbanded in order to place her new commettee in its place which will cost the taxpayers more the the Library already does.Gov Granholm is only looking out for her own personal interest and not the best interest for the PEOPLE THAT SHE SERVES
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Andrew M
- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- Ohio Genealogical Society
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Susan D
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- I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
- West Michigan Genealogical Society
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