On 11/5/01 (9:18:27 AM EST), as part of an eMail, Julia ([log in to unmask]) asked, "I have joined this list because I am currently working very hard on a project which involves geneological research, but which has me stymied to a fair degree due to my collection of "lore" which contains no references to accurate names and dates ... My question to the list is whether anyone might have some suggestions or guidance for me with regard to specific resources which I might do well to consult for further research. For instance, were their directories which made reference to the "high society" of New York City in the early 1900's?" You may want to subscribe to the NYC genealogical message board "[log in to unmask]" and post your query there. Information on how to subscribe, search their archives, etc., can be found at: http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/NY/misc.html Good luck. Walter Greenspan