NOTE from DearMYRTLE: The following was received late yesterday from the National Archives (US). Please address all inquiries to Public.Affairs@nara.gov.
National Archives Holds Records-related Programs in September and October 2012
Washington, DC. . . In September and October, the National Archives “Know Your Records”
program presents programs highlighting Federal records from its
holdings ranging from an 1899 military mission in the Philippines to Army service in the War of 1812. All programs are free and open to the public, and will be held in the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. Please note that five of the programs will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland.
Programs
will be held in Room G-25 of the National Archives Building Research
Center and Lecture Room B of the National Archives at College Park, MD
beginning at 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Visitors should use the
Pennsylvania Avenue entrance, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW. The National Archives at College Park, MD, is located at 8601 Adelphi Road. For directions to both locations, see: http://www.archives.gov/dc-metro.
Tuesday, September 4 — Gallantry Undistinguished: A 30-Year Struggle Documented
Jonathan Webb Deiss describes records found throughout the National Archives while researching 150 soldiers promised Medals of Honor for an 1899 mission in the Philippines and their unrequited glory. (Repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Friday, September 7, at 11 a.m.)
Jonathan Webb Deiss describes records found throughout the National Archives while researching 150 soldiers promised Medals of Honor for an 1899 mission in the Philippines and their unrequited glory. (Repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Friday, September 7, at 11 a.m.)
Wednesday, September 5 — Introduction to Genealogy
Rebecca
Sharp, genealogy specialist, will discuss Federal records of interest
to beginning genealogists for our first Wednesday of the month lecture.
Tuesday, September 11— Finding Place of Birth in Federal Records
Susannah E. Brooks explains
where one might find place of birth in National Archives records. which
is essential for additional research at the local and state level in
the U.S. and abroad. (Repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Thursday, September 13, at 11 a.m.)
Saturday, September 15, noon–4 p.m. —“Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Clinic
Not sure where to begin? Has a genealogical problem stumped you? An archivist is available from noon to 4 p.m. to answer your questions. Sign up for a 20-minute appointment at the Microfilm Research desk on Saturday.
Not sure where to begin? Has a genealogical problem stumped you? An archivist is available from noon to 4 p.m. to answer your questions. Sign up for a 20-minute appointment at the Microfilm Research desk on Saturday.
Wednesday, September 19 — Beyond the Basics Genealogy: African Americans
Damani
Davis, archivist, will discuss Federal records of interest for African
American genealogy for our third Wednesday of the month lecture.
Tuesday, September 25 — Everything You Wanted to Know About Fold3 Learn tips on how to use Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com), which features searchable original documents mainly from the National Archives. (Repeated at the National Archives at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Thursday, September 27, at 11 a.m.)
Tuesday, October 2 — Searching Online Public Access (OPA)
Learn how to search and refine results, tag records, share searches, and zoom and pan online
in OPA. This new online catalog will replace the current Archival Research Catalog (ARC). (Repeated at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Thursday, October 4, at 11 a.m.)
Wednesday, October 3 — Introduction to Genealogy
Katherine Vollen, archives specialist, will discuss Federal records of interest to beginning genealogists for our first Wednesday of the month lecture.
Tuesday, October 16 —The Real Widows of the Pension Office
Pamela
Loos-Noji shares the contents of widows’ pension files and discusses
the amazing stories she has found while volunteering at the National
Archives. (Repeated at College Park, MD, in Lecture Room B, Thursday, October 18, at 11 a.m.)
Wednesday, October 17— Beyond the Basics Genealogy: War of 1812
John Deeben, genealogy specialist, reviews Federal records relating to Army service in the War of 1812 for our third Wednesday of the month lecture.
Saturday, October 20, at 10 a.m. — Beyond the Basics Genealogy: Census Search Strategies
Claire Kluskens discusses census search strategies in this archival research skills lecture for our third Saturday of the month lecture.
Saturday, October 27, noon to 4 p.m. — “Help! I’m Stuck” Genealogy Clinic
Not
sure where to begin? Has a genealogical problem stumped you? An
archivist is available from noon to 4 p.m. to answer your questions.
Sign up for a 20-minute appointment at the Microfilm Research desk on
Saturday.
Background on “Know Your Records” programs
The
National Archives holds the permanently valuable records of the Federal
Government. These include records of interest to genealogists, such as
pension files, ship passenger lists, census and Freedmen’s Bureau
materials. The “Know Your Records Program” offers opportunities for
staff, volunteers, and researchers to learn about these records through
lectures, ongoing genealogy programs, workshops, symposia, the annual genealogy fair, an online genealogy tutorial, reference reports for genealogical research, and editions of Researcher News for Washington, DC, area researchers.
The National Archives Building and the National Archives at College Park are fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) for a public program, please email public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 prior to the event. To
verify the date and times of the programs, the public should call
202-357-5000, or view the Calendar of Events on the web at: http://www.archives.gov/calendar.
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