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.

6964 Signatures

  • Uretta M
    • Comments
    • I research most of my family through this library live in OR)
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • MI-Genealogy @ rootsweb,com
  • Carol Freeman S
    • Comments
    • Please save this very important genealogical collection.
  • Sharon H. G
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • PGSA, DFAW
  • Daryl H
  • Karen W
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Mid-Michigan Genealogical Society
  • Deb H
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • MIGenWeb
  • Carolyn A
  • Colleen F
    • Comments
    • Save the Library of Michigan!
  • Deborah G
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Polish Genealogical Society of America
  • Holly R
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Michigan Historical Association
  • cindy C
    • Comments
    • if this library closes and scatters its collections, not only will this generation suffer it loss, but all future generations to come.
  • Betty B
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Midland, MI
  • Carol H
    • Comments
    • My Canadian ancestors came through Bay City and Sault Ste. Marie. I have limited travel opportunities to travel to MI to continue research and to honor those who settled the land. Access to the resources is vital.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • WI State Historical Society and others.
  • William & Ellen Z
    • Comments
    • Save the Library of Michigan
  • Phil O
  • Kirsten Z
  • lynn b
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • multiple societies
  • Dianna W
    • Comments
    • SAVE OUR LIBRARY
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • I do it all on my own so need the Library
  • James N. J
    • Comments
    • The EO to close or distribute the Library and Archives will cost the citizens, rather than save any tax dollars.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • DSGR, CCGS, KVGS and OCGS.
  • Lawrence D
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Huron Shores Genealogical Society and Manistee Historical Museum
  • Lawrence H
    • Comments
    • I was born & raised in Michigan. Please keep the Library intact.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Charlotte County Genealogical Society, FL
  • Carol Anne M
    • Comments
    • Genealogists cannot afford to loose such valuable resourses . Please save them for future generations.
  • James A
    • Comments
    • I have researched families for 30 years. Please help us.
  • Elizabeth K
    • Comments
    • As a native to Southern Michigan, this is a travesty. I now live in Texas, but go back for research on a regular basis. I also now own a house in Michigan, which I plan on retiring to. If this happens, why move back? This is a very small amount in a large budget. It will cost more than that to move, split or otherwise deal with information at that Library of Michigan, but I doubt that this has been seriously looked at.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • National Genealogical Society, Dallas Genealogical Society (President)
  • Richard E S
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Midland Genealogical Society
  • Charles R L
    • Comments
    • My family were in Michigan in the 1700s through to late 1800s and it is important that the library be saved so the untold thousands of persons researching have adaqaute access to the library please save the library and the genealogy with it
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • I research myself
  • Sondra R
    • Comments
    • To quote my friend LM: The US did this over 100 years ago with the non-population censuses. Now those important documents are hard to find as they are scattered across the country in state, university and organization libraries.
  • Nancy H
    • Comments
    • Please do not disperse our collections
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Cheboygan Genealogical Society
  • David Kent C
    • Comments
    • I urge that every possible avenue be explored to preserve this unique collection.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Past President of the Illinois State Genealogical Society and current member of many local genealogical, historical, and preservation organizations.
  • Mary Lou R
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Cheboygan County Genealogical Society
  • Sherrye W
    • Comments
    • Please consider using fees and other funding options to allow the Library of Michigan to become self supporting
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Marquette County Genealogical Society, Federation of Genealogical Societies, Michigan Genealogical Council, Onagomingkway Chapter NSDAR. Mayflower Society of Michigan
  • Mary Ann M
    • Comments
    • I have learned alot about my family from the library
  • Liam N
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Irish Genealogical Society of Michigan
  • Judith Allison W
  • Susan A. C
    • Comments
    • Please...Please do not close the Library of Michigan
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Grosse Pointe Genealogical Society, Detroit Society, French Canadian Society
  • Charles A C
    • Comments
    • I have ancestors Michigan in the 1700s through 1850s Please keep these documents open to researchers
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
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  • Kathleen W
    • Comments
    • Enough of Michigan has been destroyed. My roots are there and that is why I support the state. My last visit was July and I visit once a year for research.
  • Glenda J
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • San Antonio Genealogical Society
  • Flo S
    • Comments
    • This library is a resource Michigan cannot afford to lose! I am heartsick with the possibility that it may be closed. We need to preserve and protect our Michigan history for now and always.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • GTAGS
  • Diane C
  • Scott H
    • Comments
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    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
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  • Colleen C
    • Comments
    • SAVE THE LIBRARY
  • Patricia C
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Cheboygan County Genealogical Society
  • Patrick G
  • Deb W
  • Duane W
  • Elaine W
  • Judith H
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Tri-State Genealogical Society
  • Carol R
  • Laura L
    • Comments
    • I have donated a copy of my genealogy and other materials and have found many helpful materials there over the years. I do not want to see this collection dispersed.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Flint Genealogical Society