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In addition, the CDL provides tools that support the construction of online information services for research, teaching, and learning, including services that enable the UC libraries to effectively share their materials and provide greater access to digital content. Books from the Boston Library Consortium . See a Tag Cloud for the Boston Library Consortium collection. Books contributed by the Boston Public Library . Obtaining EDs and Streets for the 1880-1940 Census in One Step. About - HeritageQuest Online - LibGuides at ProQuest. When the 1940 U.S.

About - HeritageQuest Online - LibGuides at ProQuest

Federal Census was released to the public in April 2012, immediately people began asking "When will the 1950 Census be available? " To that we must reply: "Great question... The National Archives and Records Administration will release it on April 1, 2022. I know... it seems like a long, long time. " "But why 2022," you ask? So what is this "72-Year Rule" anyway? “The 72-year Rule” is governed by Public Law 95-416, enacted by Congress in October 1978 and “mandates that…federal census returns are kept confidential until 72 years after the census to which they pertain.” To learn more, visit the U.S. About - Ancestry Library Edition - LibGuides at ProQuest. Immigration Records. Updated February 1, 2010 Table of Contents Part 1: Introduction Immigration records, more popularly known as "ship passenger arrival records," may provide evidence of a person's arrival in the United States, as well as foreign birthplace.

Immigration Records

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has immigration records for various ports for the years 1800-1959. Part 2: 1538-1819 What We Have: Until January 1, 1820, the U.S. Arrivals at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1813-1819, are reproduced in NARA microfilm publication: Roll 1 of M2009, Work Projects Administration Transcript of Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New Orleans, Louisiana, 1813-1849 (2 rolls). Arrivals at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1800-1819, are reproduced in two NARA microfilm publications: Rolls 1-29 of M425, Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1800-1882 (108 rolls), which is indexed by M360, Index to Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1800-1906 (151 rolls). Libraries. Searching Enhanced Ellis Island Database in One Step. FREE AFRICAN AMERICANS OF VIRGINIA, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, MARYLAND AND DELAWARE.

The Freedmen's Bureau Online. Fold3 - Historical Military Records. Research in Military Records. What military records does NARA have?

Research in Military Records

The National Archives holds Federal military service records from the Revolutionary War to 1912 in the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. See details of holdings. Military records from WWI - present are held in the National Military Personnel Records Center (NPRC), in St. Louis, Missouri, See details of holdings. The National Archives does not hold state militia records. How can Military Records help in my genealogy research? Military records can often provide valuable information on the veteran, as well as on all members of the family.

Compiled Service Records: Compiled service records consist of an envelope containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records. How do I begin? There is no simple explanation for how to begin research in military records. How can I search the military records? The National Archives holds Federal military service records in two repositories: Military Resources.