[CA-SCGS] The SCGS Research Team Will Hunt Down Your Hidden Genealogical Gems!

Area Event: Open House at NARA Riverside

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has opened in Riverside County. There will be an open house on Wednesday, September 15, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You must RSVP by Wednesday, September 1 to riverside.archives@nara.gov or (951) 956-2000. If you're interested in carpooling (either driving or riding) please drop a note to phinkel@pacbell.net

David Drake, Regional Administrator, will be at the open house. You will be able to take a tour and learn about materials available for genealogists and historians.

The new address and hours open:

National Archives at Riverside
23123 Cajalco Road
Perris, California 92570-7298
(951) 956-2000
Riverside.archives@nara.gov

Monday - Friday and the first Saturday of each month (except Federal Holidays) from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.


Thanks to Lydia Jeffrey, president of the British Isles Family History Society US, for letting us know about this open house.

Budget Cuts Threaten the Los Angeles Public Library

The Los Angeles budget is in financial straits and it's obvious that budget cuts are required. Following the actions of other community leaders across the country, Mayor Villaraigosa has targeted cuts at the city libraries.  We all recognize what a treasure we have here with the Los Angeles Public Library system, particularly the excellent genealogy and history collection at the Main Library. 

We can't allow these valuable intellectual resources to be decimated.

Take a few moments *right now* to register at http://www.savelapl.org and write an email to the Mayor and members of the City Council.  Encourage them to recognize the importance of the library system and make no further cuts to the already-meager funding of the Los Angeles Public Library.

This one hits close to home, SCGS members and friends. Don't leave this one to "someone else" to handle. Write Mayor Villaraigosa today.

http://www.savelapl.org/