Reference Information Papers
Author: National Archives (U.S.)
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Published: 1955
Total Pages: 104
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The National Archives
Author: Donald R. McCoy
Publisher:
Published: 1978
Total Pages: 456
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn Introduction to the Records of the National Archives
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 4
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe International Directory of National Archives
Author: Patricia C. Franks
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2018-08-10
Total Pages: 449
ISBN-13: 1442277432
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNational Archives store materials relating to the history of a nation, usually operated by the government of that nation. This is the first ever comprehensive source of information about national archives around the world covers the national archives of all 195 countries recognized by the United Nations (the 193 member states and the 2 that non-member observer states: The Holy See and the State of Palestine) as well as Taiwan (Republic of China). Of the 196 countries, 54 are in Africa, 49 in Asia, 44 in Europe, 33 in Latin America and the Caribbean, 14 in Oceania, and 2 in Northern America. All countries maintain a repository for government and historical records; whether all allow public access will be determined through research for this work. The National Archives of all 196 countries will be included in this work (see Appendix A). Each entry contains: general information about the archive and when it is open to researchers (if applicable), historical information about the institution and how it developed, information about the archives today (its mission, functions, organization, services, and a description of its physical and digital infrastructures), and a current focus section spotlighting one part of the collection’s holdings.
Our Documents
Author: The National Archives
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006-07-04
Total Pages: 257
ISBN-13: 0198042272
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOur Documents is a collection of 100 documents that the staff of the National Archives has judged most important to the development of the United States. The entry for each document includes a short introduction, a facsimile, and a transcript of the document. Backmatter includes further reading, credits, and index. The book is part of the much larger Our Documents initiative sponsored by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), National History Day, the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the USA Freedom Corps.
Administering the Empire, 1801-1968: A Guide to the Records of the Colonial Office in the National Archives of the UK
Author: Mandy Banton
Publisher: Institute of Historical Research
Published: 2015-07-17
Total Pages: 444
ISBN-13: 9781909646124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis guide is an updated version of Mandy Banton's indispensable introduction to the records of British government departments responsible for the administration of colonial affairs, and now held in The National Archives of the United Kingdom. It covers the period from about 1801 to 1966. It has been planned as a user-friendly guide concentrating on the organisation of the records, the information they are likely to provide and how to use the contemporary finding aids. It also provides an outline of the expansion of the British empire during the period and discusses the organisation of colonial governments.
Citing Records in the National Archives of the United States
Author: United States. National Archives and Records Administration
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 18
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDisposition of Federal Records
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Published: 1992
Total Pages: 156
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDo Archives Have Value?
Author: Michael S. Moss
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Published: 2019
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781783303335
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book will explore ways of establishing value and measuring impact in archives and special collections.
A Guide to Pre-federal Records in the National Archives
Author: Benjamin L. DeWhitt
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Published: 1989
Total Pages: 400
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This important guide will assist the researcher in locating within the National Archives those records created during, or directly related to, the pre-Federal era of US history the period before the Constitution went into effect on March 4, 1789. The documents described include those of the Continental and Confederation Congresses, the Constitutional Convention, and the Continental Army and Navy; Revolutionary War era diplomatic, fiscal, and judicial records; records pertaining to commerce, Indian affairs, and postal and customs operations; and records relating to pension, bounty-land, and other claims arising out of military and civilian activities. The volume also contains a comprehensive name and subject index. "--Archives.gov.
