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<DIV><FONT color=#000080>Before the new Archives building was built...our
valuable records were in a sort of huge warehouse down by the river in
Salem. It is a wonder that anything survived that environment. I was
there, and was simply appalled that the State 'fathers' did not allocate
money for a descent location and building for the history of Oregon.
Then when this needed building was built there was a lot of silly comments, and
refusals to attend the dedication by some politicians. It is my
understanding that the contractor upgraded the materials at his <U>own cost</U>,
and the building was finished before the expected date. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT color=#000080>Diane</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>