Good news for DC-area NARA users- as of today, wireless internet is available to registered researchers at A1 and A2! This means that researchers with laptops and other WiFi-enabled devices will be able to access the online catalog, Ancestry.com, Footnote.com and other great sites via the free wireless connection in public areas of the Archives … Continue reading WiFi @ Archives I and II
Category: Miscellaneous
Primary Sources Rock.
Today's post comes from guest blogger Stephanie Greenhut, Education Technology Specialist with the Center for the National Archives Experience. We know! And we were happy to hear that NARA’s new DocsTeach.org prompted this tweet on October 4. It was part of the almost-immediate-feedback we received after launching the site. Additional blogs, tweets, social bookmarks, social … Continue reading Primary Sources Rock.
NARA Coast to Coast: Federal Agency Footprints in Your Area?
I know I promised to post Part 2 about Emigration Records at the National Archives at Philadelphia as the next NARA Coast to Coast post, but I've gotten a bit stuck in my research and other work has gotten in the way. (Has that ever happened to you before?) I am definitely going to persevere … Continue reading NARA Coast to Coast: Federal Agency Footprints in Your Area?
Family Tree Friday: More on Tax Records at the National Archives
Last time I talked about the 1798 Direct Tax. This time, I want to talk about tax assessments during the Civil War. With the passage of the Internal Revenue Act on July 1, 1862 (12 Stat. 432), Congress authorized the collection of monthly and annual taxes on goods and services, licenses, income, and personal property. … Continue reading Family Tree Friday: More on Tax Records at the National Archives
NARA Coast to Coast: Emigration Records at the National Archives at Philadelphia, Part 1
There have been numerous posts on the NARAtions blog about people who have immigrated to the United States and how to locate their records, but what if you have ancestors who emigrated from the United States? In this two part series, we’ll look at two unique series of records from the National Archives at Philadelphia … Continue reading NARA Coast to Coast: Emigration Records at the National Archives at Philadelphia, Part 1
See History in Your Reality: A New Flickr Photo Project!
The National Archives introduces an exciting new way to use our historic photograph collections! History Happens Here! augments reality and combines the old with the new in the same frame, giving the viewer a unique perspective on how our country has evolved over time. For those of us who are familiar with the latest in … Continue reading See History in Your Reality: A New Flickr Photo Project!
"What Are You Working On, Meg Phillips?"
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, Meg Phillips?"
Attention All Researchers: Open Forum Tomorrow!
There will be an open forum researchers' meeting tomorrow, September 29, 2010 at Archives II in College Park, MD. Archivist of the United States, David Ferriero, will be attending, so be sure to come by with your questions. We will meet in lecture rooms A and B at Archives II at 1 pm. The agenda … Continue reading Attention All Researchers: Open Forum Tomorrow!
Family Tree Friday: Tax Records at the National Archives
Did you know that the first federal direct tax was in 1798? This was a tax on real property (real estate or land) and slaves which was levied as a response to rising military tensions with France. Sometimes called the “Glass Tax” (referring to glass window panes, which indicated wealth), the records consist of various … Continue reading Family Tree Friday: Tax Records at the National Archives
"What Are You Working On, Jason Schultz?"
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, Jason Schultz?"