Know Your Records Program
Find an EventThe Know Your Records program provides educational resources on how to access and conduct research using U.S. Federal Government records held at the National Archives and Records Administration.
2023 ScheduleAfter the event's premiere date, the video and presentation materials remain available and added to our YouTube Playlists. |
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May 3–June 14, 20232023 Genealogy Series - Public Service: Military & CivilianIn recognition of public service, we offered a special Genealogy Series focused on both military and civilian records. The series provided family history research tools for all skill levels along with a general overview to specific topics. Broadcasts of the program sessions took place in May and June. All skill level are welcome! |
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Thursday, August 10, at 1 p.m. ETSound Recordings of the World War II Era by Ashley S. Behringer
You have probably seen famous newsreel footage of World War II held at the National Archives. But have you heard the audio recordings? For many contemporary people, news of the war was primarily a listening experience. Breaking news, radio dramas, speeches, and music reached the ears of the civilian and soldier alike. This presentation explores World War II audio holdings of the National Archives Moving Image and Sound Branch. |
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Wednesday, September 13, at 1 p.m. ETThe Records of the Provost Marshal General and Enemy Prisoners of War Held in the United States during World War II by Rachael Salyer
During World War II, the United States established hundreds of prisoner of war (POW or PW) camps, which held an estimated 425,000 German, Italian, and Japanese prisoners. Archivist Rachael Salyer will discuss the records of these camps created by the Office of the Provost Marshal General (OPMG). She will provide an overview of their establishment and construction, and then will focus on how and where to locate records related to specific camps. Finally, she will also provide suggestions for how to begin researching individual prisoners, as well as camp staff and assigned units. |
YouTube PlaylistsView videos from previous events on people, places, events and other popular research topics of interest from these playlists. |
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African American Records |
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Arts & Culture |
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America's Founding Documents |
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Events, Centennials & Holidays |
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Federal Government |
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Genealogy |
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Foreign Policy, Military Records & Investigations |
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People |
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Places |
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Preserving Family Records |
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Science & Technology and Transportation |
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Native American Records |
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U.S Veterans |
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Civilian Service |
All events listed in the calendar are free unless noted.