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Fellow Michigan genealogists and library supporters -
Now is the time for Michiganians to come to the aid of our state's history and learning.
Your Michigan Genealogical Council is planning a public assembly in
Lansing to show our legislators and fellow citizens that we care about
our state's past.
On Wednesday the 5th of August, let's assemble at the State Capitol, on
the lawn. We have reserved the North and South lawns, and the steps.
Time, 9:45 a.m. The State Senate goes into session at 10 a.m., the only
time in the next few weeks we can be certain our legislators will be
assembled at Lansing.
At 10:30 a.m., we will process/march over to the Michigan Historical
Center and form our *Hands Around the Library* -- in hopes of good
media coverage! Since the perimeter of the building is a round 1800
feet, it is obvious we can use as many genealogists or friends of
libraries/history of all types as possible. Please definitely let your
local Society know you are coming for sure, since you can see that we
need coverage - flags and ribbons can be held between people as well as
hands and arms.
We'll stay around the building probably 20 minutes starting at 11:00 a.m. -- then off to lunch, research, or museum viewing!
Thanks for your support of Michigan's past … and our future. Please let
us know how many from your Society will be able to participate -- and
questions to Sue Irvine [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.
Your Michigan Genealogical Council
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More information on the Michigan Genealogical Council web site, including this press coverage to date:
July 24 press includes articles in the Toledo Blade and the political blog Capitol Chronicles.
The Hands around the Library is featured in the July 23 Genealogy Guys podcast. Thanks George and Drew!
Shirley Gage Hodges has written an article in her column in the Global Gazette (22 July 2009) Crisis Facing the Library of Michigan.
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