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14 Dec 2015
Navigating the National Archives
By Melissa Johnson On 14 December 2015 In Uncategorized
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the agency responsible for maintaining and providing access to historic records created by the federal government. To successfully plan and execute research at NARA facilities, genealogists need a basic
11 Jun 2015
Civil War Union Pension Files: Contents and Access
By Melissa Johnson On 11 June 2015 In Uncategorized
Many veterans who served for the Union during the Civil War received federal pensions.[1] These pensions provided support to those who qualified based on disability, service, and old age. In many cases, upon the death of a