NERGC, Some Photos

So what is NERGC? It stands for New England Regional Genealogy Conference. It is held every two years, and the past four days it was held in Manchester, New Hampshire. As you can see from the above photo, there were many smiles and a baby! I met at least four people I've known for 15 years or more. My husband Bill knew four. And, in addition he had the ear of Michael, Diane L. and Diane S., Juliana and Christa (both from Ancestry) an ear. I wanted to post them to facebook, but only five would upload, so I'm posting through my blog.

New Orleans, Arizona, Wyoming, Outer Banks in North Carolina -- Old Matchbook Collection #10

New Orleans, Arizona, Wyoming, Outer Banks in North Carolina  --  Old Matchbook Collection  #10

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. Some of these books are from the mid-70s. I have been to New Orleans and Wyoming twice. And to the Outer Banks in North Carolina every summer for close to 20 years. The Steve's matchbook is from Buffalo, Wyoming. In future days, I'll be posting matchbooks from all over the United States.

Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi -- Old Matchbook Collection #9

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. Some of these books are from the mid-70s. The top two rows are Florida, plus the first one on the last row. The ones from Georgia, South Carolina, and Mississippi follow. The Olive Garden matchbook was from an early restaurant near Stanford, Florida (I wasn't aware then that it was a chain). In future days, I'll be posting matchbooks from all over the United States.

Maryland -- Old Matchbook Collection #8

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. Some of these books are from the early 80s. The Cozy Restaurant was very near Camp David, and the restaurant is a part museum honoring all the presidents and well-known people who ate there.

Massachusetts -- Old Matchbook Collection #7

I almost forgot this...it was in a box near the fireplace. Unfortunately, this restaurant closed this year. Note no area code for phone number.

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. Some of these books are from the early 70s. I had two different books for the Colonial Inn in Concord, each with a different area code. The Inn now has its third area code!

Washington, D. C. -- Old Matchbook Collection #6

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. Some of these books are from the early 70s. The Old Ebbitt Grill was in a very old building before the owners moved the restaurant into a newer location near the White House. In future days, I'll be posting matchbooks from all over the United States.

I forgot to include this one with the group.

WV, TN, NY, OH, NJ, PA, DE -- Old Matchbook Collection #5

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. This photo shows many locations, but not many matches from each area. I went to the Greenbrier in West Virginia twice, and The Burning Bush in Gatlinburg, Tennessee three times.

Glad I found these by a a candle holder. I only wish I had saved books from The Plaza, Waldorf Astoria (stayed there twice for 2 nights) and others I've forgotten about. 

And sometimes I took other offerings in the room, not always soap and shampoo!

Virginia -- Old Matchbook Collection #4

 All in Alexandria (Old Town), Virginia.

The Seaport Inn and Old Club Restaurant are probably from the mid-70s.

 Most are in Fairfax County and near Alexandria and DC.

Miscellaneous Virginia.

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. This is the largest group of matches I have, and they are grouped into Alexandria, surrounding Washington, DC, and the rest of the state. The reason I have so many is because I lived here for 20 years.

California, Nevada Matchbooks -- Old Matchbook Collection #3

Matchbooks found by the fireplace.

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away, I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. The California and the Reno, Nevada matchbooks are from 1978, when I went to visit my sister a week before we began our cross-country trip to Virginia via Reno and on to Wyoming. I have been to Las Vegas twice.

Maine, Connecticut and one Vermont -- Old Matchbook Collection #2

Maine, Connecticut and one Vermont  --  Old Matchbook Collection #2

I have decided to part with my matchbook collection, but before I throw them away I thought I'd share them. Hopefully a few will bring back old memories. Some of these books are from the mid-70s. Quite a few of the Maine restaurants are still in operation. My most memorable meal was at the Red Onion Restaurant In Rangeley, Maine (just googled it, and glad to see it is still in business).