First Genealogy Research Trip---Silicon Valley CA

I am posting what I hope is the first of many Genealogy Travel Post. Before I leave for my 6 day genealogy research trip, I wanted to do some preparing.

I mapquested all my destinations,
verified days and hours open,
reviewed catalogues of the libraries and museums I wish to visit.
I have outlined the documents I want to obtain.


I will be traveling to Silicon Valley next week.
I plan to visit
Martin Luther King Libraries, California Room, Fifth floor,
Santa Clara Heritage Plaza Library,
Sunnyvale Library on Pastoria,
Sunnyvale Historical Society Room at the Old Murphy Building on California street. Superior Courts San Jose and Santa Clara,
County Records.
Cemeteries,
The old County Hospital.
and also:
Napa Cemetary and hospital
Napa Library


I am hoping the days and hours posted on their websites are current.
I plan to stop by to see old friends and see if they have old photos that I will be able to duplicate.

I plan to take photos: (need to add to list camera and battery charger)
of the old neighborhood.
previous residents of direct relatives
the hospital
and old friends.

I have made my plans. My plans may not be followed completely. Yet I think it is a good ideal to try to plan an effective and efficient trip to be as genealogically productive as possible.

Of course I need to factor in my possible obstacles,
grandkids
adult children
wanting to visit with friends too long
long lunch and dinner dates
fatigue
brain freezes
traffic
late nights

Wish me luck,