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Military service, especially during war time, can have a traumatic effect on an individual and families alike. Families, both at the time of war and descendants alike can have little appreciation for the dramatic events which unfolded around their loved Continue reading Family History in the Wars
The following excerpt is from an article posted in the August 21, 2012 edition of psnews.com.au: More than 1,000 archivists from 90 countries have come to Brisbane this week to try and solve the challenges of the digital age. Hosted Continue reading 1000 Archivists Gather in Brisbane, Australia for a Digital Congress
The following teaser is from an article published in the August 12, 2012 edition of the Citizen Times. ASHEVILLE — Western North Carolina residents who have an interest in the region’s culture and history no longer have to drive to Continue reading Western Regional Archives Opens in Ashville, North Carolina
Vermont State Archives release the follow press release, as found on VTDigger.org: For Immediate release Contact: Jim Condos, 802.828.2148 PRESS RELEASE Vermont State Archives Opens Court Records for Research Montpelier, VT – Secretary of State Jim Condos announced today the Continue reading Vermont State Archives opens court records for research
The Western Region Archives for North Carolina opened August 13 according this the following article from BeachCarolinaMagazine.com: Western Regional Archives to Open August 13 ASHEVILLE – The Western Regional Archives (WRA), located at the Department of Cultural Resources‘s Western Office at Continue reading Western Region Archives of the North Carolina State Archives Opens
The National Archives has expanded its collection of available, online workshops. These workshops are available on the Archives’ YouTube Channel. Some of the newly released workshops were created directly for genealogists. Get more details from this recent Archives press release: Continue reading The National Archives Puts More Workshops Online
The following press release is from the National Archives website. World-Class Research, Education and Exhibitions at the Alexander Hamilton U.S. Custom House New York, NY… The National Archives and Records Administration today announced a fall 2012 opening of the new Continue reading National Archives at New York City Opens in New Location
The following is from the National Archives website: Washington, DC… The National Archives National Declassification Center (NDC) has issued its fifth biannual Report on Operations of the National Declassification Center, covering the period of January 1 through June 30, 2012. Continue reading National Declassification Center Issues Fifth Report
SALT LAKE CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Online volunteers surpassed the previous one-day mark for indexing (transcribing) genealogical records, including the 1940 U.S. Census, as part of the “Five Million Record Challenge” issued by the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project. Aiming to propel volunteer Continue reading 10.3 Million Records in 24 Hours Indexed by 46,000 Vounteers – Mainly for the 1940 U.S. Census Community Project
The following press release is from the National Archives: “Ellis Island: The Lost Mural” Exhibit Recreates WPA Project Atlanta, GA …On Saturday, July 21, 2012, the National Archives at Atlanta will open a new exhibit titled “Ellis Island: The Lost Continue reading National Archives at Atlanta Opens Ellis Island Immigration Exhibit July 21
The following excerpt is from the July 5, 2012 edition of the Denver Post. The man who has helped safeguard many of Colorado’s most historical documents for nearly a half century has retired from state government. State Archivist Terry Ketelsen, Continue reading Colorado State Archivist Terry Ketelsen Retires
According to the news release posted at the NARA website, the National Archives’ George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum has posted a new website. I surfed a bit within the site, and am very exited about the amount of Continue reading George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum Launches New Website
The following is from the NARA website: June 27, 2012 – Washington, DC – U.S. District Judge Catherine C. Blake today sentenced Barry H. Landau to seven years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy and Continue reading Barry Landau Sentenced to 7 Years for Thefts From National Archives, Other Institutions
The following teaser is from acn.liveauctioneers.com: ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) – The Maryland State Archives collection is among the largest in the country with nearly 400 years of history, including Colonial-era paintings, keepsakes of the state’s governors, and thousands of land, Continue reading The Maryland State Archives is Out of Space
The following article discusses this new agreement to offer more genealogy services: Ireland’s genealogy experts join forces to provide Irish ancestry info Joint organizations will staff National Archives and Library of Ireland By JANE WALSH, IrishCentral Staff Writer The joint Continue reading Irish Consortium Joins with the National Archives of Ireland and National Library of Ireland to Provide Genealogy Services