Several people have asked for information on how to search the archives of
HISTARCH. Here is a copy of the template that I have used (from a note that I
sent a few days ago). It does work since I just did a search for posts on
black light in the archives.
 
Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ  85287-1006
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To: SECOWIE --CMSNAMES
 
From: Anita Cohen-Williams
Subject: Database search template
 
  Sara,
      This is the template I use for searching the list archives. Be sure to
send the commands to the LISTSERV, not the list. The best time to do a search
is late evening, when the Net is not too busy. You will get the results, but
they may take anywhere from a few mninutes to several hours.
      The search line can be changed to reflect different dates and other
keywords. You might want to use the term privy in the singular.
      Do include all the // and * that I show.
 
      // JOB Echo=No
      Database Search DD=Rules
      //Rules DD *
      Search privies in HISTARCH since 94-04-30
      Print all
      /*
 
Anita Cohen-Williams; Reference Services; Hayden Library
Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ  85287-1006
PHONE: (602) 965-4579              FAX: (602) 965-9169
INTERNET: [log in to unmask]  Owner: HISTARCH, SPANBORD