June 24, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 1 Comment
We have added a new collection of naval records to our archives! The Navy Officers’ Letters 1802-1884 is a collection of letters to the Secretary of the Navy from officers assigned to naval ships, stations, and Navy bureaus. The letters … Continue reading
April 24, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 12 Comments
We’ve updated our WWII Draft Registration Card collection and added records from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, Iowa, and Washington! We now have Draft Registration Cards from 38 states or regions in this collection! There were seven draft registration periods … Continue reading
March 22, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 38 Comments
Do you have an ancestor that fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War? Our Confederate Letters, 1861-1865, is a collection of letters received in the Office of the Confederate Adjutant and Inspector General from April 1861 – April 1865. … Continue reading
February 21, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 57 Comments
Do you have a family member who was held POW during WWII? Throughout the war, hundreds of thousands of Allied troops were captured and taken Prisoner of War. They were held in POW camps in Europe and Asia. Some died … Continue reading
January 16, 2019 by Jenny Ashcraft | 24 Comments
“P” is for Pension File…and patience! We’re almost through digitizing the P’s in our 1812 Pension Files (can’t wait for Q-Z) and we’re excited about our growing War of 1812 Pension Files collection. Pension files are a rich source for military and … Continue reading
December 10, 2018 by Jenny Ashcraft | 11 Comments
Fold3 has added four new states to our collection of U.S. WWII Draft Registration Cards! The collection now contains cards from Montana, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Oregon. The cards in this collection are registration cards for the draft and do not … Continue reading
November 1, 2018 by Jenny Ashcraft | 10 Comments
November is National Native American Heritage month. To celebrate, we’re offering free access* to our Native American collection November 1-15. Titles in this collection include: Ratified Indian Treaties (1722-1869): This collection contains ratified treaties that occurred between tribes and the … Continue reading