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<p class="MsoNormal">OR-Rooters,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I know things have been quite on the list but I wanted to send a greeting to everyone and wish you all Happy Holidays. This year has really been one for the books.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Archives still remains closed to in-person research but staff are here in rotating shifts and responding to remote requests. Please feel free to contact the Reference Desk if you would like to make a request. The online form can be
found at this link. <a href="https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/order.aspx">https://sos.oregon.gov/archives/Pages/order.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We have recently added delayed birth records from 1903-1918 to the database, along with many other records over the past months, so be sure to keep checking back.
<a href="https://genealogy.state.or.us/">https://genealogy.state.or.us/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">On a personal note I will be retiring from state service at the end of 2020. I have been with the Archives for 34 years and have loved working with the staff and researchers over these many years. Much has changed in that time but I know
that the commitment to preserving and making information from our holdings available will continue to be a priority.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope you are all staying safe and healthy and that 2021 will be a calmer and brighter year for us all.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All the Best.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Layne Sawyer<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“List Mom” <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon State Archives<o:p></o:p></p>
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