Calling all Citizen Archivists! The 1940 census has been online for two weeks now. We have heard many great stories about people you have found in the census. We also know there are some of you who don't know where people were living in 1940 and therefore cannot search the census without an name … Continue reading Help Create a Name Index for the 1940 Census!
Eyewitness
This post was written by guest blogger David McMillen, External Affairs Liaison in the Department of Strategy and Communications. "Errors of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it." - Thomas Jefferson In my last post I raised the question of the role of museums in a digital world. There are some obvious … Continue reading Eyewitness
Legislative Archives Fellowship
Today's post comes from Peter A. Shulman, Assistant Professor of History at Case Western Reserve University. In 2011 he held the inaugural Legislative Archives Fellowship at the National Archives. The National Archives is now accepting applications for the 2012 Fellowship position. For an application and more information, please visit the Center for Legislative Archives. I’d … Continue reading Legislative Archives Fellowship
The New DocsTeach App for iPad!
Today’s post comes from Stephanie Greenhut, Education Technology Specialist, in the Education and Public Programs division. Today we announced the release of the DocsTeach App for iPad, extending the dynamic learning opportunities available from the DocsTeach.org website to iPad users. Using the app, you can choose a topic, such as “Civics & Government” or “Postwar … Continue reading The New DocsTeach App for iPad!
Titanic Tag It Tuesday!
As a little girl, I was fascinated by the tragic side of history - assassinations, kidnappings, earthquakes, floods, and other disasters. I was a very cheerful child. One of the tragedies that still holds my interest today is that of the Titanic. 100 years later, people are still fascinated by stories about the Titanic and … Continue reading Titanic Tag It Tuesday!
Family Tree Friday: More 1940 Census Workshop Sessions
Due to popular demand, we're offering additional 1940 Census workshops at the National Archives Building in DC next week. Join us every day at 3 pm in Room G-25. We'll discuss various ways you can get started with the 1940 Census. Each session will be approximately 30 minutes long. MondayApril 9 3:00 pm: Tips for … Continue reading Family Tree Friday: More 1940 Census Workshop Sessions
1940 Census Update for April 4th
Yesterday we made additional updates to the 1940 census site to correct issues with printing and downloading. I am please to write that researchers are able to search, view, browse, print, and download images as of midnight on April 4th. Demand on the site was almost three times higher yesterday morning than on April 2nd … Continue reading 1940 Census Update for April 4th
1940 Census Update
We apologize for the problems you encountered with the 1940 census web site yesterday. We share your frustration. There was extraordinary demand for the 1940 census records, with over 37 million hits in the first 7 hours on April 2nd. We have implemented changes so you can now search and view the census images. We … Continue reading 1940 Census Update
1940 Census Events and Workshops at the National Archives Coast to Coast
From coast to coast the National Archives is celebrating the 1940 census next week with events and workshops. We hope you will join us! The National Archives at Boston will be offering a program called "The 1940 Census is Here Today!" on April 2nd. Please email them at boston.archives@nara.gov for more information. The National Archives … Continue reading 1940 Census Events and Workshops at the National Archives Coast to Coast
1940 Census Release Workshop Schedule
Just one week until the 1940 Census Release! We know you've been counting down (so have we!), and some of you may still be wondering how best to use these records once they are available. The National Archives will host a series of workshops during the first week of the 1940 Census release, April 2 … Continue reading 1940 Census Release Workshop Schedule