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For listers from out of state, my apologies. Just hit delete.
Those of us who live and research in Indiana have an opportunity to
increase our access to public records and to expand on a patron-friendly
atmosphere that exists at the Indiana State Archives.
For several years Dr Alan January, State Archivist, has been Co-Director on
the Indiana Commission of Public Records (ICPR) with Connie Hume and Judge
John Newman. The ICPR is the agency which creates and/or distributes state
forms and documents. The State Archives has been part of this agency for a
number of years.
Governor-Elect Mitch Daniels will select his candidate for ICPR
Director. As a long-time volunteer at the State Archives, I feel
comfortable suggesting to you that you consider an email to Governor-Elect
Mitch Daniel's website on behalf of Alan January's candidacy.
That website is:
http://www.mygovmitch.com/nominate.asp
(If the link does not work, just google "mygovmitch")
Besides including your personal information, you will need to include the
following:
Dr Alan January
5638 N Delaware St
Indianapolis IN
46220-3018
317-253-4071
ajanx2(a)excite.com
Under Dr. January's leadership the volunteer program has grown from a
handful to over 40 volunteers working to make Indiana records available to
Hoosier researchers. Several databases have been made available on-line,
and I believe several more would be on-line quickly under Dr January's
leadership. Researchers could request copies of documents the existence of
which is currently unknown to them. The State Archives has vast
collections to pique the interest of many. I sincerely believe much
progress would be made if Dr January were Director of the ICPR.
In a day when access to many vital records is being legislated away, let's
take a positive step toward disclosure of public records to which we can
have access.
Sharon Mills
Morgan County Indiana
mills(a)rnetinc.net
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