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It seems that two water towers that were no longer being used caught fire at the British National Archives in Kew, London, England. About 20 firefighters from the London Fire Brigade were called out about 12:30 GMT and fought the Continue reading Fire at the National Archives in Kew, London, UK
The following is from the February 9, 2014 edition of theguardian.com: Archive director Adamir Jerkovic condems blaze at state archives in Sarajevo as an “act of vandalism.” Some of the most important historical documents charting the history of central Europe Continue reading Bosnia-Herzegovina Fire Destroys Ottoman Archives
The following is from the February 13, 2014 edition of the Bandera Courier: …the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) will expand its hours of operation to better accommodate researchers. The agency’s three public service areas – the Texas Continue reading The Texas State Library and Archives Commission to Expand Hours to the Second Saturday of Each Month
The following press release is from the National Archives website: Special display of the original Emancipation Proclamation February 15–17 Special display of 12 Years a Slave Manifest February 21–March 30 Washington, DC… The National Archives continues its celebration of Black Continue reading National Archives Continues February Celebration of Black History Month
13,000 bound volumes, 22,000 boxes of loose records, and 24,000 reels of microfilm represents the combined holdings of the North Carolina State Archives. Guide to County Records in the North Carolina State Archives is the published guidebook to these collective Continue reading Guide to County Records in the North Carolina State Archives
The story of the 160 year-old documents intentionally destroyed in Franklin County, North Carolina is now nearly two months old. I haven’t blogged about it, but many others have. Click here to read about this travesty at the Stumbling in Continue reading 160 year-old Documents Intentionally Destroyed in Franklin County, North Carolina
The following is from the National Archives Press Room Website: Washington, DC… Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero has awarded 44 grants totaling $2,283,079 in Federal funds for archives and publishing projects in 32 states, territories, and the Continue reading National Archives Awards $2.3 Million in Grants for Historical Records Projects
The following teaser is from the November 6, 2013 edition of thevindicator.com. AUSTIN, TX – Family historians, scholars, students and others interested in what is behind the ornate brass doors of the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives and Library Building Continue reading Texas State Library and Archives Commission to Expand Hours
The following excerpt is from the October 15, 2013 edition of WIBW.com: TOPEKA — The Kansas Historical Society announced new operation hours at the State Archives. Beginning November 1 and continuing through February 28, the facility will be open 9 Continue reading Kansas Historical Society Announces New Operation Hours at the State Archives
How does the government shutdown effect genealogical research? Besides the obvious downside if you happen to be a government employee with no income expected during the shutdown, there are many other direct effects on us. Following are a few: The Continue reading Federal Offices & Museums of Interest to Genealogists Closed During the Government Shutdown
The following excerpt is from an article in the September 23, 2013 edition of golocalprov.com: Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis has announced the official launch of the Rhode Island State Archives Online Catalog, a new tool which will make Continue reading Official Launch of the Rhode Island State Archives Online Catalog October 17, 2013
For the first time ever, the National Archives will host a virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast using the Internet. This two-day program will showcase tips and techniques for using Federal records at the National Archives for genealogy research. Lectures are Continue reading The National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair – Sept. 3 & 4, 2013
Joan Griffis wrote an interesting column this week for the News-Gazette. Most of it deals with using the Illinois State Archives. She starts her column by pointing out that anyone can search for an ancestor across the entire Archives website Continue reading Try Out the Illinois State Archives Online Search Engine
“Missouri was the land of the Osage and their rival tribes. The jumping-off place for Lewis and Clark’s expedition of discovery. The early home to French trappers, mountain men, and Spanish garrisons and churches. In the wake of the American Continue reading NGS Research in the States Series: Missouri
According to an AP article, the University System of Georgia will take over the Archives collections and the a funding increase should allow an increase in service. The archive, housed in Morrow, Georgia, hold over 80,000 cubic feet of state Continue reading Georgia State Archives to Move from the Secretary of State’s Office to the Board of Regents Office July 1, 2013