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From: Kathy Rippel <>
Subject: [APG] Input desired from anyone who has searched Kansas roots
Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2008 13:24:57 -0600
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I will be presenting a seminar of four sessions at the Midwest
Historical and Genealogical Society's annual meeting, "Broadening
Horizons: Research Here on the Range", in Wichita, KS, March 8, 2008.

One session is entitled "Discovering Treasure in Kansas Libraries:
Unique Sources for Research". In my experience as a consultant for
the Central Kansas Library System and genealogical researcher I am
aware of several of these Kansas jewels.

I'd like feedback from APG members that may have discovered more in
other Kansas libraries. My main emphasis is on small town public
libraries, but larger public libraries, academic libraries, or
historical/genealogical society libraries would also be fair game.

What I want to know, especially, is about those items found that are
either truly unique or not usually expected in smaller libraries.
Many small public libraries have materials that are never cataloged
anywhere outside the local library (sometimes not even there) and
often not available to search online. For instance, original records
from courthouses, churches, funeral homes, etc. that have been
transferred to the library, or manuscript/photographic items
(diaries, etc.) that reveal wonderful information for genealogists
researching a particular area of Kansas.

It could also be the unexpected resource for research of other states
or countries. Baker University houses the Kansas Area Archives of the
United Methodist Church. I know that one item they own is a journal
of an early preacher that records baptisms and other data from
Pennsylvania! It is currently being indexed.

Anyone have a nominee?

Thanks,
Kathy

Kathleen Reid Rippel, M.L.S.
Great Bend, KS


Member: Association of Professional Genealogists (APG), 2005-2008


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