Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives


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Describes the kinds of population, immigration, military, and land records found in the National Archives, and shows how to use them for genealogical research.







Guide to Genealogical Records in the National Archives


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"To facilitate the use of the records and to describe their nature and content, our archivists prepare various kinds of finding aids. the present work is one such publication." --




Using Civilian Records for Genealogical Research in the National Archives Washington, DC, Area


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This reference information paper (RIP) describes civilian records of interest to genealogical researchers held at the National Archives in Washington,DC, and College Park,MD. In conducting its business, the Federal Government creates records that can often be used by family researchers. Among the more commonly used records are Federal census records and public land records as well as passenger arrivals and naturalizations. This publication describes these and other records useful to genealogists.
















Records of Our National Life


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This highly illustrated volume takes the reader on a journey through American history, offering a close-up examination of some of the billions of documents, photographs, maps, and films in the holdings of the National Archives.