




West Virginia State Archives library is in danger of being merged with the lending library and replaced with a cafe. This would be a tremendous loss to the state and to the genealogy community. The proposed change was held at bay during the last legislative session, but will surely come up again. Let your elected officials know that we don't want to lose our current state archives library!! Background: Depositions Taken Compromise Bill Proposed State Legislature Gets Involved Helpful Bills Introduced Newspaper's Op-Ed Commentary Commissioner Confirms Plans Attendee Describes Testimony Veteran Archivist Fired Without Cause Fired WV Archivist Receives Award Charleston Gazette Editorial A Patron's Reaction to Situation WV Public Broadcasting Account American Library Association Account WV Blogger Reacts National Genealogy Blogger Reacts West Union's Position Made Known Tell your West Virginia State Delegate and State Senator what you think. And then tell Governor Manchin what you think. The WV State Archives library is a state treasure and should be left alone. Support HB 4126 and SB 328 Let your voice be heard. |
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