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ji)Storicat 6ocietp of lithe £anabo. 515 East Little Canada Road Little Canada, Minnesota 55117 September 12, 1997 Honorable Mayor and City Council Members 515 E. Little Canada Road Little Canada, MN 55117 Dear Mayor, Ms Scalze and Gentlemen; The Historical Society of Little Canada continues to grow in volume and we hope importance as we accumulate significant and supportive material about the cities past. Our volunteers preserve and share that vibrant past with interested residents, school children, other civic organizations, and visitors. We have been advised that there may be a once in a life time opportunity to secure a French genealogy collection. It is our understanding that the Minnesota Genealogical Society is no longer able to support the facility where records are housed and are looking for places to move their respective collections. For example, we understand that members are interested in St. Thomas college for the Irish collection and Little Canada for the French. We have heard, however, that the city of Centerville is very interested in their French Canadian heritage as well, and one of our members has indicated that Centerville is eager to provide space for these reference and research materials. Although we wish the city of Centerville well and continue to share our research with them, we believe it prudent that we act in a positive manner to secure these valuable research materials. In addition, we are frequently contacted by the Minnesota Historical Society to answer queries they may receive regarding French Canadian genealogy. We believe combining our research, while still retaining our main focus on Little Canada proper , its history, and government, as well as the collection of artifacts donated by this community, will make us a stronger, more viable organization. We wish to advise that, as soon as we meet the legal three year requirement, we are committed to the gaming proposal suggested by the Mayor. The proceeds from this commiment, would help to defray the expense of a permanent facility for the Little Canada Historical Society. Page 61 "La Socidi Du Petit Canada"