Take a ride with us as we explore some of the latest records available for online research.
DOCUMERICA: Tourists in dune buggy ride over shifting sand dunes at Silver Lake State Park, August 1973. Photographer: Paul Sequeira. National Archives Identifier 551969
We’ve been hard at work adding newly digitized records to the National Archives Catalog. So far this year, we’ve added more than 13 million digitized pages!
This series consists of maps and plans of military posts primarily in the western United States. Most of these plans were originally compiled by Army quartermasters at each post before the drawings were transferred to the custody of the Corps of Engineers. Included are detailed maps, architectural plans, elevations, sketches, diagrams, and views of buildings.
This case was brought by the United States of America against Charles Miller Manson for theft of mail and check forgery. Included in this file is an order appointing a psychiatrist, letters from Charles Miller Manson to Honorable Judge William C. Mathes, and appeal documents from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Project Bluebook Artifacts, 1952–1969
Record Group 341: Records of Headquarters U.S. Air Force (Air Staff)
This series consists of submitted artifacts related to case files on sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) of Project Blue Book, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) investigation into UFOs between June 1947 and December 1969.
Physical Specimen 7-3745-446 (Artifact 341-20-484) from Bristol, Rhode Island, October 20, 1962: Pieces of Plastic Material. National Archives Identifier 296642365, page 5.
Diary of Joseph Paul Goebbels
Record Group 238: National Archives Collection of World War II War Crimes Records
This series consists of a copy of the diary of Joseph Paul Goebbels, Minister of Propaganda in Nazi Germany. The diary covers the period from January 21, 1942 to December 9, 1943. The diary is in German.
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Researching a family member who served in the US military or civil service? Don’t miss our online Genealogy series, featuring sessions on how to research military and civilian records in the National Archives.
Whether you are new to genealogy research or an expert of many years, this presentation series has opportunities to learn about resources, records, and research tools at the National Archives. The series will provide family history research tools for all skill levels along with a general overview to specific topics. All are welcome!
Our experts will discuss:
Civilians during wartime
Basic military records
Veterans’ records
CCC Indian Division
Korean War records
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See the full list of times and topics, as well as handouts, slides, and other resources on our Genealogy series page. Can’t make a presentation? Not to worry! All the presentations will be recorded and you can access all the lectures at any time on our YouTube channel.
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