Introduction to Online Resources at the NARA

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Introduction to Genealogy Resources on the NARA Website Jessica Edgar Archives Specialist (816) 268-8028 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/ nationalarchiveskansascity

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Presentation given by Jessica Edgar from the NARA at Johnson County Community College on September 8, 2010. Ever look at the National Archives and Records Administration website and become overwhelmed by the options? Join National Archives staff as we explore genealogy resources found on the National Archives website. Learn about how to navigate through the different pages and locate essential information to assist you with your genealogy inquiries.

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Introduction to Genealogy Resources on the NARA Website

Jessica Edgar

Archives Specialist

(816) 268-8028

[email protected]

http://www.facebook.com/nationalarchiveskansascity

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The National Archives Homepagewww.archives.gov

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Today’s Document

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The Bottom Half

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Links to Social Media

Blogs, Facebook, Flickr, Scrib, etc.

http://www.facebook.com/usnationalarchives

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Locations Nationwideww.archives.gov/locations/

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Links for Educators, Genealogists, Historians, and Veterans

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Just for Genealogists and Family Historians

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Military Records - General Informationhttp://www.archives.gov/genealogy/military/

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Genealogists and Family Historians

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http://www.archives.gov/digitization/digitized-by-partners.html

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Digitized NARA Microfilm Publications

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Register of Federal Court Cases Related to Chinese Americans and Chinese Immigrants Arriving at or Departing from San Francisco, California ca. 1883 – ca. 1916

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Genealogists and Family Historians Continued

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Genealogists and Family Historians Continued

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Bottom half of www.archives.gov

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Archival Research Catalogwww.archives.gov/research/arc

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Access to Archival Databases

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Detailed View of a Portion of the Access to Archival Database

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Korean Conflict Casualty File 1950-1957

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Requesting Military Records

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eVet Recs

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Ordering Onlinehttp://www.archives.gov/order/

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Archive Library Information Center

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National Archives at Kansas City http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/

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Additional Resources

Contact us and ask questions 816-268-8000 [email protected]

Attend other genealogy workshops hosted by the National Archives at Kansas City

Visit our computer research room Tuesday – Saturday 8am to 4pm

Work with our talented volunteers to overcome your genealogical roadblocks

Remember that our services are FREE (with the exception of reproduction fees)

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Questions