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

  • Judith W
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Western Michigan Genealogical Society
  • Laureen H
    • Comments
    • My mother & I have used this collection frequently over the years!!
  • Karin T
    • Comments
    • This is a valuable state resource we can't afford to lose!
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Saginaw Genealogical Society
  • William A
    • Comments
    • Library's Collections = Priceless
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • MMGS, ECGS
  • Penny L. S
    • Comments
    • I have used this llibrary as a research resource. I certainly hope we can continue to be proud of this resource and not feel shamed by our state government.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • FGS, RCHS, OCGS
  • Mallory H
  • Judy J
    • Comments
    • I visit MI often, spending money on lodging, tourist attractions, food, and other resources to do genealogical\library research. All of that will be lost if these collections are not maintained and kept intact at an accessable location.
  • Elena J. W
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society
  • Marcia L
    • Comments
    • Access to the records there is crucial to researching family history
  • Ceil Wendt J
    • Comments
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    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Polish Genealogical Society of Michigan, Oakland County Genealogical Society, NGS, FGS, Detroit Society for Genealogical Research
  • Fayyaz H
  • Patricia G
    • Comments
    • We view with dismay the prospect of scattering this unique collection for fear that it could never again be reassembled.
  • Michelle W
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • CAGG-NI,, FCGW
  • Mark H
  • gerald r
  • Bronwyn K
    • Comments
    • This valuable collection of resources is well known - I'm in London, UK and wish I had access to a similar collection!
  • Rex P. B
    • Comments
    • Keep our invaluable collection intact in one accessible, professionally administered location.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Dearborn Genealogical Society
  • Teresa J
    • Comments
    • Please Keep the Library open - It would be a shame to lose ALL the history and resourses of Michigan for us and for the future generations.
  • J Christine B
  • Jan C
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Mecosta Co. Genealogical Society
  • Edward H N
    • Comments
    • Do not relocate our historical records, which are in the most cost effective centralized format at the Library of Michigan. The storage, update & access of these records is a basic function of a library and should remain with these experts.
  • Tami Osmer G
    • Comments
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    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Association of Professional Genealogists
  • Larry G. N
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Isabella County Genealogical Society
  • Richard E
    • Comments
    • How sad to be the only state without a state library, a major step backwards.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • National Genealogical Society, New England Historic Genealogical Society, others.
  • Bruce G
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Gladwin County Genealogical Society
  • marilyn l
    • Comments
    • my ancestors were instrumental in establishing 1 of the 1st Polish catholic parishes and the first Polish language newspaper in Detroit. Do not loose their contributions to the state.
  • Wayne R
  • Karen Elander M
  • Elly A
    • Comments
    • Re-election is coming! Please don't change our genealogical library Now!
  • Billie F
    • Comments
    • The records in this Library are vital to those of us in many parts of the country. Please safeguard them for us all and our descendants.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Oklahoma Genealogical Society
  • Linda K M
    • Comments
    • save the materials, the records, the building for everyone now and all future tomorrows.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • West Michigan Genealogy Society
  • Nancy M
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Western Michigan Genealogical Society
  • Debra F
  • Janette L
  • RAYMOND L
  • Eileen G
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Huron Shores Genealogical Society
  • Teresa H
  • Ida M
    • Comments
    • As a family researcher who does have roots in Michigan, I want to encourage you to keep this facility open.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • DAR, National Genealogical Soc., Dallas Gen. Soc., Texas Gen. Soc.
  • Sue H
    • Comments
    • Don't destroy a Michigan Gem that tourists come to again and again. They are bringing money into the state.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Macomb County Genealogy Group
  • Brent D. M
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Genealogical Research Institute of Virginia
  • Banai Lynn F
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Utah Jewish Genealogical Society
  • CYNTHIA J
    • Comments
    • Please help us keep this very valuable and important resource intact and available.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Monroe County
  • Penelope M. N
    • Comments
    • Granholm is a disgrace for allowing this.
  • Anna Lorena E
    • Comments
    • It is an utter disgrace that the State would be willing to sacrifice the geneological and research resources that are available to ALL STATE RESIDENTS for the sake of a miniscule amount of money that will make little to no difference to the State budget in the long run.
  • Marjorie H
    • Comments
    • Please do not break up this wonderful genealogical collection
  • Sydnee D
    • Comments
    • This library is so important to us in trying to research our Michigan ancestors!!!!
  • Annabelle B
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Illinois State Genealogical Society, Tinley Moraine Genealogists, Polish Genealogical Society
  • Ferne M K
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Oregon Genealogical Society
  • Anna Rae Z
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Santa Barbara Genealogical Society
  • A. Marvin B
    • Comments
    • Keep the Library of Michigan intact and continue to utilize the existing building for its originally intended purpose.
    • I am a member of (insert genealogical society names)
    • Grand Traverse Area Genealogical Society