As I've been reviewing pertinent records over the past several weeks relating to 20th-century military service, it's finally time to say a few words about those that document the Vietnam War. Instead of focusing on any one specific series, a general overview seems to offer the best approach to highlight these records, especially since they have … Continue reading Family Tree Friday: An overview of Vietnam War-era records
Month: January 2011
"What Are You Working On, Meghan Ryan?"
Ever wonder what exciting new projects the many employees at NARA are working on? The “What are You Working On?” blog feature aims to introduce a variety of NARA employees and highlight some of the exciting projects we are working on around the agency. Check for this blog series on Wednesdays! This week, we introduce … Continue reading "What Are You Working On, Meghan Ryan?"
Keeping NARA out in front for Digital Democracy
Last month, the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) submitted their report to the President and to Congress, “Designing a Digital Future: Federally Funded Research and Development in Networking and Information Technology.“ In this report, the PCAST provides recommendations – with specific mention of NARA’s role in Digital Democracy – regarding IT research priorities, challenges, and opportunities for the Federal government in the years ahead.
Citizen Archivists on Flickr
The National Archives' photostream on Flickr has been a popular place for our users to view, comment, and discuss photos in our collection since June 2009. We recently hit 2 million views on our photos on Flickr. As we've seen the activity on our photostream grow (especially after joining the Flickr Commons in February 2010), … Continue reading Citizen Archivists on Flickr
Keep Up with the National Archives and Follow @USNatArchives!
If you've ever wished you could make it to a National Archives event, but couldn't quite get there, we now have a solution for you! The National Archives is launching a new Twitter feed that will feature live tweets from National Archives events, like our annual Genealogy Fair. @USNatArchives will be the go to source … Continue reading Keep Up with the National Archives and Follow @USNatArchives!
Have you tried Online Public Access?
Online Public Access (OPA) launched to the public on December 27th. What is Online Public Access? It’s the public search and display for online access to our records or information about our records. What does it contain? OPA contains all of the data and most functionality from the Archival Research Catalog (ARC), all web pages … Continue reading Have you tried Online Public Access?
"What Are You Working On, Robert Gaugler?" Volunteer Edition!
In early December, the Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, awarded Weidman Outstanding Volunteer Service Awards to three National Archives volunteers. Robert Gaugler was honored for his leadership of volunteer projects to make America's military records more accessible. What’s your name and where do you volunteer at NARA? My name is Bob Gaugler, and … Continue reading "What Are You Working On, Robert Gaugler?" Volunteer Edition!
Happy 10th Birthday, Wikipedia!
Ever been to a birthday party for an encyclopedia? No? Well, here’s your chance. Wikipedia turns 10 tomorrow, and there will be celebrations worldwide over the next two weeks. On Saturday, January 22nd, 2011, it's our turn to get in on the fun. The National Archives will be hosting a 10th anniversary meetup for friends … Continue reading Happy 10th Birthday, Wikipedia!
Family Tree Friday: Korean War-era Command Reports
While World War II usually dominates attention as the largest and most important U.S. war of the 20th century, let's also consider that perennially "forgotten" conflict of the early 1950s, the Korean War. The participation of U.S. military units in the Korean War is also well documented in Record Group 407, Records of the Adjutant General's … Continue reading Family Tree Friday: Korean War-era Command Reports
"What Are You Working On, Mark Conrad?"
Ever wonder what exciting new projects the many employees at NARA are working on? The “What are You Working On?” blog feature aims to introduce a variety of NARA employees and highlight some of the exciting projects we are working on around the agency. Check for this blog series on Wednesdays! This week, we introduce … Continue reading "What Are You Working On, Mark Conrad?"