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Tribute to Mr. Earl Ramey's life
Kathy's YubaRoots (databases) (owned and managed by Kathy)
YubaRoots, P. O. Box 5947, Marysville, CA 95901
© 2007 YubaRoots - a 501(c)3 corporation.
All rights reserved.
. . . a genealogy & historical society for Yuba County, California
RESEARCH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
aka "Ramey Research Team"
Transcribers/typists needed. If you are interested in helping, please contact us: yubaroots@gmail.com
Mr. Earl Ramey - researcher, historian, author, to name a few - left a priceless legacy in his work. Among many other things, he was instrumental in compiling and coordinating what is now known as the "Ramey Index" in the California Room of the Yuba County Library. This index was compiled on small cards (with notations under the headings) for many of the holdings in the California Room covering 1850-1950. He and his team worked under extremely challenging conditions at times to make this resource available to the public. They read through the books, newspapers, City Council minutes, and other documents recording headings and names, citing source of information. Without his tireless efforts much of the information in the California Room would not be found - or not as easily! It is because of this work that countless people have been assisted in their research long after Mr. Ramey left this earth. In honor of this selfless man and his dedication to the preservation and increased access to genealogical and historical data, we wish to continue on with his work in the California Room, and bring it into the 21st century.
Requests for lookups and research: $30. per hour (or increments thereof) plus copy and postage fees. All payments are to be made to "YubaRoots", P.O. Box 5947, Marysville, CA 95901 Please send your request to the mailing address provided or yubaroots@gmail.com to receive a quote for total fees.
In April of 2007, YubaRoots made a proposal to the Yuba County Library Director, outlining very specific needs, issues and concerns regarding the California Room at the library. Our document was based on thousands of hours volunteering in the California Room, and direct hands-on experience. Our organization offered to assist in implementation and organization of these goals, and to facilitate some necessary changes by enlisting the help of a broad section of volunteers from the community. The proposal resulted in many positive alterations in policy that were long overdue.
Since 2007, modifications to the library policies have begun to occur in relation to the accountability and performance of the library staff, and much-needed change has been implemented in regard to public access and protection of the collection. We are grateful to Loren MccRory, Director, and Regina Zurakowski, Research Librarian, and the Yuba County Board of Supervisors, in taking action to support our proposal.
Along with some very specific suggestions to improve security to the California Room, the following suggestions were also made:
Form a small group of highly trained individuals who will assist the public,
and instruct other volunteers.
Perform an inventory of which resources are still available, those in need
of further preservation measures, and advise which resources may be better
preserved or stored in a State library facility.
Photocopy and/or digitally record resources which are in poor shape, need of
repair, or are rare works. Appropriately wrap and store the originals
for safe-keeping.
Research and advise of any further resources that can or should be obtained
to enhance the collection, and to raise funds to procure these items,
donating them to the California Room.
Encourage individuals to return any publicly-owned books and/or photographs
that were once a part of the California Room, making them again available to
the public for our collective use.
Assist in fulfilling requests for information contained in the California
Room.
Provide the California Room with scheduled volunteers who will assist
researchers.
Seek donations of appropriate resources (originals and copies) to enhance
the current collection.
Maintain and update the pamphlet files.
Become knowledgeable regarding sources contained within the other portions
of the library which could also benefit researchers.
Transcribe as many materials as possible which will be placed on the
YubaRoots website, making it freely available to the public world-wide.
Some of these records may also be made into PDF files or digital images.
These records may also be included on the Yuba County Library's website as
well.
Schedule classes on various topics.
Seek funding and grants to accomplish these goals, working collaboratively
with other organizations and agencies.
Seek education on the acceptable means for preservation of current and
future holdings.
The research committee will also seek out other sources of historical and genealogical information in need of preservation and make every effort to provide this data to the public using a variety of means. We will endeavor to work with other agencies, organizations and individuals for access to information. In all efforts, we will strive to make resources available to the public for their genealogical and historical research. Volunteers will be an integral part of reaching these objectives.
If you are interested in helping on this committee, please contact us by mail or email.