Post #271983 by uncle trav on Tue, Dec 12, 2006 11:08 AM

Thanks for the kind words. The research I did can be done by anyone. Many local libraries have local history rooms with people that are very helpful. Also local newspapers have old pages on microfilm which you can browse and make prints. By talking to people that have been to a certain place photos can be found from old b-day parties and get-togethers. Doesn't seem like much but some of these photos are all that are left. Take the Mauna Loa for instance, how many of us have seen interior photos from there? A lot of info can be had with just a phone call to the local library or historical society and those people love to help out. It's like a trip to the flea market and finding more than could have hoped for. Thanks