Why Records Access Matters to You
Have you passed some time lately immersed in a juicy, detail rich book set in the 18th century? Watched a heart pounding World War II battle movie? Traced your family…
Ask your Senator to Support K-12 History & Civics Education!
The Archival Researchers Association believes that it is vital for citizens to understand the responsibility of the Government, their three equal branches, and how laws are created. Introducing students to local,…
Researcher Discovers Previously Unknown Travelogue of Normandy, France
This film travelogue of the Normandy region of France, created before World War II, was found in the collections of the National Archives without any item-level description or detailed provenance…
Researcher Locates Photos of Marine Wounded in World War 2
On August 7, 1782, the Badge of Military Merit was established by Continental Army commander-in-chief George Washington. In 1932, the badge’s original design would be used to create a new…
Students Help to Solve WW2 Mystery
This summer, Thomas Jefferson School (TJ) students Carter Cashen (‘23) and Nathalie Guillossou (‘23) were busy racking up community service hours, a graduation requirement at Thomas Jefferson, while Cynthia Chong…