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PaulGordonCrowther1
PaulGordonCrowther1 ✭
February 27, 2023 edited July 9, 2024 in General Questions

How do I respond to a person who has a trove of genealogy material from all over the world? This person apparently wants to 'clean house' by getting rid of a lifetime collection?

I am certain the Family Search Library has very strict parameters regarding accepting private contributions.

I am fairly well versed in research and documentation in my own family records going back to my possession of 3 temple record books from Denmark, Norway and Sweden originated in the 1910's but not sure how to evaluate information from others.


I staff the Walla Walla Washington family search center once a week. I am going to involve the director in evaluating this unknown material. Any other directives?

Paul Gordon Crowther,

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  • paritchie
    paritchie ✭✭✭✭
    February 27, 2023

    The Salt Lake City Library in Salt Lake would probably take it. We have removed your email and phone number for safety. Their number is 801-240-6996.

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  • Áine Ní Donnghaile
    Áine Ní Donnghaile ✭✭✭✭✭
    February 27, 2023

    The Allen County Library Genealogy Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana accepts manuscripts and genealogy collections.

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