Happy July 4th--and Happy 50th to the Freedom of Information Act! Read more about the FOIA and genealogy records we...
Celebrating Freedom and Records Access: 50 Years of FOIA and Genealogy
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History Articles
Discover Your House History: “If These Walls Could Speak”
A "house history" can tell you more about the house you live in--or your ancestor's home. Here's how. Are you curious...
YouTube for Family History: Documentaries You’ll Love
Are you using YouTube for family history to watch documentaries about your ancestors' lives and times? It's instant...
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Do You Need these WWII Documents at The National Archives [UK]?
Recently I heard about a slew of WWII documents at The National Archives [U.K.], some newly available online. Look...
Tell Your Ancestor’s Story: Use Social History for Genealogy
Do you wish you knew more about your ancestor's everyday life experience? Use social history for genealogy: to fill in...
Celebrate Constitution Day with The National Archives on YouTube
Today is Constitution Day: the 228th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution. The National Archives is...
We Dig These Gems! New Genealogy Records Online
Here's our weekly list of new genealogy records online. Do any collections below relate to your family history? Please...
Chilling Historical Video Footage Found in Online Archive
A determined graduate student found some chilling historical video footage of a ship that capsized in Chicago. It was...
How 75-Year Old WPA Records May Help You Find an Ancestor
Got a research brick wall? A "national temp agency" created resources that may help you find your family history in...
