Urban Camping.

Unfortunately, the Ohio Historical Society doesn't have the microfilms I'm looking for... They have the Register of Inmates from D.C. Infirmary, but not the Pauper's Register, the Day Book, or others... To make copies of an existing microfilm is within my price range, but to order a new one be made is about $500. And that would be $500 for something of which I don't know the value -- it could well be that it contains no relevant information. It's actually far cheaper to fly out and see the materials in person at Wright State U.

It puzzles me though, that I've seen an existing microfilm for the Pauper's Register, so I know it exists somewhere -- there's a copy at the Garst Museum. Maybe it's time I get on the horn with Phyllis again, and see if they have what I'm looking for.

That said, I'm giving serious consideration to a trip to Dayton. A trip I'd considered taking earlier in the year had to be cancelled, and I have refund money available to cover the cost of the flight. I'd just have to find a room -- and there is some super cheap (I'm talking $33-a-night-cheap!) stuff available. It won't be the Ritz-Carlton, but I view trips like this as "urban camping" -- you've got a good wind-block and shelter at the least. You may be sleeping with some creepy-crawlies, but I did that in Boy Scouts, too. No biggie.

Meanwhile in the real world, I'm up in NY to celebrate Nephew-Monkey's birthday on Sunday! Woot!

And Mom, Happy Birthday today, wherever you are. :)

That is all.