From the Shelf to the Catalog
Records prepared for scanning in the Digitization Center, photograph provided by the Digitization Center
In response to our ongoing Catalog Feedback Survey, we&rsquo...
Happy Birthday Constitution--Family Day, National Archives Identifier 184340922
Twenty years ago, Congress passed a law recognizing September 17 as Constitution Day. On that ...
We are pleased to announce that now you can view and use the machine-generated (Optical Character Recognition or OCR) extracted text for many of our records in the Catalog. We’re hoping that this new feature will improve accessibility and...
The National Archives has all kinds of treasures in its stacks, and one way we share them with the public is through our social media account “Today’s Document.” Available to follow on Twitter, Tumblr, and Faceb...
The records relating to the Dawes Commission concerning enrollment and allotment remain among the most popular records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. These records are used by tribal members and tribal governments to prove tribal lineage. Gen...
“Come, my brave fellows, stick to your posts and the day will soon be ours”
- Private Edward Elley
Revolutionary War veteran Edward Elley was 95 years old when he recounted the story of his service in a swo...
Jimmy Carter waving from Air Force One, National Archives Identifier 174775
October 1st was not only the 99th birthday of our longest-lived president, Jimmy Carter, it’s also the anniversary of the ope...
Are we alone? Explore declassified records related to Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs).
Scientific Study of UFOs (Unidentified Flying Objects) [image cropped] National Archives Identifier 295136808
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We hope you’ve had a chance to try out the preview version of our newly redesigned Catalog.We are putting the finishing touches on the new Catalog, and introducing new features and functionality on a regular basis. The new Catalog will official...
The National Archives Catalog is getting an upgrade! We are excited to announce a sneak preview of our fully redesigned and modernized online public access Catalog. This new and improved Catalog maximizes our ability to make the records of the Nation...
Seas the Day! Cartographic Ship Plans
Record Group 45: Naval Records Collection of the Office of Naval Records and Library, 1691 - 1945. Drawings of Naval Vessels and Equipment, 1939 - 1945. U.S. Ship of the Line Ware #17 ...
What's New in the National Archives Catalog?
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Exploring the new Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri, recently completed an extensive renovation to tell the story of Presid...
Yosemite National Park National Archives Identifier 231740796Do your summer travel plans include a stop at one of our nation’s National Parks?We hope you can visit one of the many parks, monuments, battlefields, lakeshores, recreation areas, tr...
Attention, educators! Join the National Archives and Presidential Libraries this summer for free, online and onsite professional development opportunities. Learn about topics such as Presidential Character and Decision Making, the Bill of Rights and ...
Maps and charts have always played an important role in the planning and execution of military operations. Military maps, nautical charts, and fortification plans form a significant part of the holdings in the Cartographic Branch. Among these records...
Mathew Brady was one of the most prolific photographers of the nineteenth century, creating visual documentation of the Civil War period. While Mathew Brady’s exact birthdate is unknown (circa 1822 - 1824), this year marks the beginning of the ...
The Still Picture Branch at the National Archives safeguards many series of posters used during World War II by the United States Government. The messages range from the promotion of Victory Gardens and the war effort to military recruitment, educati...
Curious about the most viewed and sought out documents in the holdings of the National Archives? Explore the Milestone Documents website! This newly redesigned website features digitized primary source documents that highlight pivotal moments in the ...
Transcribing the 1950 CensusThe National Archives launched the 1950 Census website on April 1, 2022. We hope you’ve had a chance to search the 1950 Census and learn more about your family history and life in the United States in 1950. The websi...
The 1950 Census is here!After 72 years of confidentiality, the 1950 Census is here!The 1950 census is now available for everyone to view on a free, dedicated website from the National Archives: 1950census.archives.govVisit our website for full access...
While we celebrate information access every day at the National Archives, Sunshine Week is an annual event celebrating freedom of information, transparency, and open government. Join us this week as we shine a light on some popular declassified recor...
From providing assistance in times of emergency, to offering instruction and caring for the sick, nurses have always been essential to the mission of the American National Red Cross.World War II Posters, 1942 - 1945. "Volunteer for Victory," National...
