The Friends of the NYS Newspaper Project cordially invites you
to celebrate the preservation microfilming of the two millionth page
of NYS history as chronicled in the state's newpaper with

                "2 Million and Counting"
                  Tuesday, 23 May 2000
                        5:30pm
                   New York State Library
                     Madison Ave, Albany

A talk by owner-editor-publisher of The Pittstown Centinel
Walter Auclair on "Grass Roots Journalism."

A demonstration of the GIS Newpaper Database which allows you
to locate titles and runs of microfilmed newspapers published in
cities, towns and villages around NYS in the State Library's
collection in the blink of an eye.

A chance to see the World's Largest Newspaper.  The Constellation
51" x 35", printed in 1859 by George Roberts as part of the Fourth
of July celebration in New York City.  Legend has it the press broke
after a few copies were run; the NYS Library has one of the few extant
copies.

The program is free and open to the public, but please let us know
if you are coming (so we'll have enought cookies and punch) by
calling 518-474-7491.

Free parking after 2:00pm in the lots on either side of the building

Sponsored by the Friends of the New York State Newpaper Project,
the Society of Bibliophiles and the Friends of the New York State
Library.