News from Tulare, California:
Volunteer Marilyn Hanson is glad the Sequoia Genealogical Society’s collection of research materials has made the cross-
town trip to the new Tulare Public Library.
The collection is at the end of a corridor that splits the racks, next to the future home of the library’s tutoring center. Those seeking information about ancestors have had no trouble finding the collection’s new home in the southwest corner of the M Street building, Hanson said.
“We have had a lot of traffic, a lot of interest,” she said.
The new library’s original plans made no room for the collection. That changed after users addressed the Tulare City Council.
“We couldn’t afford to buy a place on our own,” Hanson said. “We were happy the community came forward and spoke up.”
A recent visit to the collection room showed that the visitors’ sign-in sheet was full of signatures. It’s likely that some were first-time visitors, Hanson said.
Read the full article, with photos, in the August 6, 2010 edition of the Visalia Times-Delta.
Such a great society, and so helpful. I’m so happy for them, and look forward to making a trip there someday!