Hi all. More tips here for ya!! I sure hope I'm not overloading anyone but 
since alot of you can't get internet access, etc... I figured I'd just do it 
this way so you can get the info!! :-) Please remember that not all of this 
has been tried ok?
Dee HArdy :)
LOSTINFRES@AOL.COM - CO & ID search help
MUSSER FOUNDATION  PO Box 1860  Cape Coral,FL  33910 (organization)
SEARCHES  PO Box 45092  Westlake,OH  44145-0092  (searchers & newsletter)
CHRISTINE LEE  PO Box 1917  Matthews,NC  28106  (P.I.)
WILLIAM GAGE  805 Alvarado Dr. NE  Albuquerque,NM  87108 (free newsletter for 
German born adoptees,bparents,aparents,etc.......)
MEDIA:   ABC - 212-456-7777   CBS - 212-975-4321   CNN - 404-827-1500
FOX - 213-856-1000   NBC - 212-664-4444
In most states, before 1960, it wasn't necessary for bfathers to sign their 
rights away. That makes it that much harder to get info on bdads!
Some states keep their adoption records filed under "I" instead of "A". Check 
"IN-RE" instead of "adoption"!!
The Federal Aviation Administration can give you an address if you have the 
name and DOB of a pilot.
Colleges and Universities are allowed by law to release info about current or 
former students including name, address, phone #, major, attendance records, 
DOB and place of birth.
Look for all schools operating in the time frame and place of your search. 
Reunion committees are really good at tracking down former students for class 
reunions!! Use as a reason: genealogy or inheritance matters.
You can get a directory of professional genealogists by writing:
Association of Professional Genealogists
3421 M Street NW  Suite 236  Washington,DC  20007
Every state maintains its own repository for records. This ranges from state 
and county records to old newspapers and phone directories. If you're looking 
for records dating back to the 1920's or earlier, state and national census 
records are useful.
Telephone companies generally keep old phone books in a repository. Find one 
for the time of your birth to research bfamily names. MOST bmoms are from the 
general area of birth (usually). You may also come across relatives of bmom.
"knowing Where To Look - The Ultimate Guide To Research" is a book that 
contains numerous tips on using and getting the most out of your library.
"The MVR Book" describes in detail where and how to obtain drivers license 
info in every state including vehicle registration.
"Directory Of US Libraries" lists all libraries in the USA.
To save money on search books, etc... try using interlibrary loan!!
Some libraries also have draft records on microfilm from WW2, Korea and 
Vietnam. These records contain legal names, DOB's and addresses. Most major 
libraries now are getting (or already have) phone disks for businesses and 
residences in the USA!!! :)
Canada Adoption Hotline - 1-888-236-7888 8am - 4:30pm weekdays (PDT)
"Waiver Letters" for agencies and courts should be notorized and typed!! Do 
this in a formal fashion and send it certified mail, return receipt requested 
to be assured that they actually got it and that also makes it a legal 
document to be taken seriously!! Include as much info as possible so they can 
locate your files. Satte that you are allowing them to release to your 
child/bparent any and all identifying info they have on you should the other 
party be searching. BPARENTS: Update your medical history!!! What you are 
doing here is "waiving" your right to confidentuality.
Support groups:
BRIDGES IN ADOPTION  404-252-6779 in Atlanta,GA
ADOPTION CIRCLE OF HI  808-456-6696 in Honolulu,HI
SEARCH FINDERS OF ID  208-375-9803 in Boise,ID
ALMA  312-790-8181 in Glen Ellyn,IL
FULL CIRCLE  317-894-0893 in Indianapolis,IN
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