Have you marked your calendar to join us for the next DC-area Researchers Group meeting on Friday, February 18th? We will meet at 1 PM in room G-24 of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. The agenda includes: 1. A discussion of NARA's Transformation Plan (read more on the Archivist's blog) 2. An update … Continue reading Agenda for the DC-Area Researchers Meeting on February 18th
Category: DC-area Researchers
Family Tree Friday: Check out AAD for 20th century military databases.
As a way to wrap up the discussion about records relating to military service in the 20th century, it would be a good idea to check out the electronic records available on NARA's Access to Archival Databases (AAD) . AAD is an online resource available on the NARA web site at http://aad.archives.gov/aad/ and contains a … Continue reading Family Tree Friday: Check out AAD for 20th century military databases.
Call for agenda items for the February 18th DC-Area Researchers Meeting
The next DC-area researchers meeting will be held on Friday, February 18th at 1 PM. We'll meet in room G-24 in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. Already requested for the agenda: an update on NARA's plans for the 1940 Census. If you have suggestions for additional agenda items, please send them to Diane Dimkoff at diane.dimkoff@nara.gov. We … Continue reading Call for agenda items for the February 18th DC-Area Researchers Meeting
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!
Are you interested in knowing which records from NARA’s DC-Area Textual Services Division in Off-Site Storage?
At the last DC-Area Researchers Group meeting, a researcher asked which records from the Washington, DC, and College Park Textual Services Division had been sent to off-site storage. We have posted a list of the records sent to off-site storage online at http://www.archives.gov/research/order/textual-records-dc.html (look for the link to the list on the right side of the … Continue reading Are you interested in knowing which records from NARA’s DC-Area Textual Services Division in Off-Site Storage?
Attention Researchers! New Locked Bags Policy in DC-Area Research Rooms
Conducting research in Washington, DC or College Park, MD Research Rooms in 2011? Please take note of the new policy on the use of locking bags for removing reproductions, personal notes, and other papers from the Research Center. When researchers exit the research room, they will have personal property inspected by National Archives research room … Continue reading Attention Researchers! New Locked Bags Policy in DC-Area Research Rooms
Online Public Access is now available!
The National Archives’ new search interface is now available! Check out Online Public Access at www.archives.gov/research/search! The National Archives’ flagship initiative in our Open Government plan is to develop online services to meet the 21st century needs of the public. Toward that end we have revamped our website, including taking a new look at how … Continue reading Online Public Access is now available!