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Don’t know where to start?Don’t know where to start?

Looking for records of your family?

Looking for records of your family?

The National Archives may be able to help.

The National Archives may be able to help.


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NARA is the nation’s recordkeeper, preserving and making available the permanently valuable records of the Federal Government.

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is useful for family research.

Any record that gives a:

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22 Ask your relatives about your family history




33 Look in family records (letters, family Bibles, scrapbooks, diaries, photographs, baptismal certificates, newspaper clippings, etc)



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● The National Archives maintains only the permanent records of the Federal Government.

● NARA does not hold birth, marriage, divorce, or death records. We also do not have deeds and wills. Check with the appropriate state or county.

● The National Archives maintains only the permanent records of the Federal Government.

● NARA does not hold birth, marriage, divorce, or death records. We also do not have deeds and wills. Check with the appropriate state or county.

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● Since these records are arranged as the agencies created them,

there is no master subject or name index

most are not digitized

● Since these records are arranged as the agencies created them,

there is no master subject or name index

most are not digitized

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● Records keeping practices vary over time. For example:

The 1790 Federal census lists only the head of the household.

The 1880 Federal census lists everyone in the household and their relationship to the head of the household.

● Records keeping practices vary over time. For example:

The 1790 Federal census lists only the head of the household.

The 1880 Federal census lists everyone in the household and their relationship to the head of the household.

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Think of possible ways your ancestor interacted with the Federal Government.Think of possible ways your ancestor interacted with the Federal Government.


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Census Records Passenger Arrival Records (Immigration)

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Census Records Passenger Arrival Records (Immigration)

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Article 1, Section 2, of the Constitution requires the government to conduct a Federal census every 10 years (beginning in 1790).

Article 1, Section 2, of the Constitution requires the government to conduct a Federal census every 10 years (beginning in 1790).

The purpose of the Federal census is to count the population of the United States for apportioning representatives to the House of Representatives.


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Arrangement

1790–1870 The Federal Census is arranged by

state, county, township, or city

1880–1930 The Federal Census is arranged by

enumeration district.

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● There is a 72-year restriction on access to population census information.

● Currently, the National Archives has open Federal census records on microfilm from 1790 to 1930.

● There is a 72-year restriction on access to population census information.

● Currently, the National Archives has open Federal census records on microfilm from 1790 to 1930.

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Lists head of household only1790–18401790–1840

Example: Paul Revere, 1810 Census in Suffolk County, MassachusettsExample: Paul Revere, 1810 Census in Suffolk County, Massachusetts

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Records everyone in the household, but not the relationship to the head of the household1850–18701850–1870


Example: Abraham Lincoln is enumerated on page 140 of the Sangamon County, Illinois, 1860 Census ScheduleExample: Abraham Lincoln is enumerated on page 140 of the Sangamon County, Illinois, 1860 Census Schedule


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Records everyone in the household and the relationship to the head of the household. Enumeration districts are noted.

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Example: Laura Ingalls Wilder is enumerated on page 2A of the Wright County, Missouri, (Enumeration District 152) 1900 Census Schedule

Example: Laura Ingalls Wilder is enumerated on page 2A of the Wright County, Missouri, (Enumeration District 152) 1900 Census Schedule

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18901890 Nearly all of the 1890 census was destroyed as a result of a Department of Commerce fire in 1921.

Nearly all of the 1890 census was destroyed as a result of a Department of Commerce fire in 1921.

You may view Census Records at: You may view Census Records at:


● National Archives Building, Washington, DC ● NARA’s Regional Archives




● U.S. Customs Service arrival lists, 1820–1890

● Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) arrival lists, 1891–1957

● U.S. Customs Service arrival lists, 1820–1890

● Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) arrival lists, 1891–1957

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Arrival lists are arranged by port of entry and date of arrival

Arrival lists are arranged by port of entry and date of arrival

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● Philadelphia passenger lists begin in 1800. Most other lists begin in 1820.

● Pre-1820 records may be on file at the Port of Entry or the State Archives, in the state where the port is located.

● For more information, see Passenger and Immigration List Index by P. William Filby (available in the NARA Library).

● Philadelphia passenger lists begin in 1800. Most other lists begin in 1820.

● Pre-1820 records may be on file at the Port of Entry or the State Archives, in the state where the port is located.

● For more information, see Passenger and Immigration List Index by P. William Filby (available in the NARA Library).

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● New York arrival lists are not indexed from 1847 to 1896.

● Canadian border crossings, also called St. Albans lists, begin in 1895.

● Mexican border crossings records, 1924–1954, are arranged by port of arrival. The complete series has not yet been microfilmed.

● New York arrival lists are not indexed from 1847 to 1896.

● Canadian border crossings, also called St. Albans lists, begin in 1895.

● Mexican border crossings records, 1924–1954, are arranged by port of arrival. The complete series has not yet been microfilmed.

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INS Manifest 1953

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● The National Archives, Washington, DC, has a complete microfilm set of available passenger lists.

● NARA’s Regional Archives microfilm copies of passenger arrival records that cover the ports in their area.

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● Naturalization was a two-step process, generally requiring a five-year minimum residency in the United States.

– Declaration of Intention (First Papers)

– Petition for Naturalization (Granted Citizenship)

● The only copy of the certificate of naturalization was sent to the applicant.

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● For Federal court naturalizations, contact the appropriate NARA Regional Archives.

● The National Archives in Washington, DC, holds naturalization records for Federal courts in Washington, DC.

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Contact the State archives for the state where the naturalizations occurred to request a search of state, county, and local court records.

Contact the appropriate State archives or the county.

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● The Federal Government documented the transfer of public lands from the U.S. Government to private ownership.

● Land patent certificates document only the first transfer of title of land from the United States to another party.

● Records of later transfers may be found in county or state records.


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● Tract Books (documenting land transactions)

● Patent Books (documenting official transfer from the Federal Government to the individual)

Land records consist of:

Tract books cover two geographical areas:● Eastern states

● Western states

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The Eastern States consist of:

Eastern States Office Bureau of Land Management7450 Boston BoulevardSpringfield, VA 22153-3121

Alabama Iowa Missouri

Arkansas Louisiana Ohio

Florida Michigan Wisconsin

Illinois Minnesota

Indiana MississippiContact:Contact:

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The Western States consist of:

National Archives and Records Administration700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20408-0001

Alaska Montana Oregon

Arizona Nebraska South Dakota

California Nevada Utah

Colorado New Mexico Washington

Idaho North Dakota Wyoming

Kansas OklahomaContact:Contact:

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for the following:

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● Land patent case files

● Mineral entry case files, 1800–1908

● Railroad land case files

● Mineral patent case files

● Timber patent case files

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ConnecticutDelawareGeorgia

MarylandMassachusettsNew Hampshire

New JerseyNew York

North CarolinaPennsylvaniaRhode Island

South CarolinaVirginia

Check the appropriate State Archives for the following areas that are not public land states:

● Any state that was part of the original 13 colonies

● Hawaii● Kentucky● Tennessee● Texas● West Virginia

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● NARA holds Federal records of military service in two repositories:

A. National Archives Building, Washington, DC

(Revolutionary War – 1912)

B. The National Archives at St. Louis and the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO(Late 19th century – Present)

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● Dates of service● Branch of service● Conflict fought in● Volunteer unit● Regular Army (Officer or enlisted personnel)

To locate military records, you need to know as much information as possible about the soldier’s service including:


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● Volunteer enlisted men and officersVolunteer enlisted men and officers whose military service was performed during a particular war or emergency, 1775–1902

The National Archives Building in Washington, DC, holds records relating to:


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● Regular ArmyRegular Army: Officers, 1789–June 30, 1917 Enlisted personnel, 1789–October 31, 1912

● U.S. NavyU.S. Navy: Officers, 1798–1902 Enlisted personnel, 1798–1885

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● Those who served in predecessor agencies of the U.S. predecessor agencies of the U.S. Coast GuardCoast Guard, i.e., the Revenue Cutter Service (Revenue Marine), the Life-Saving Service, and the Lighthouse Board 1791–1919


● U.S. Marine CorpsU.S. Marine Corps: (Some) Officers, 1798–1895 Enlisted personnel, 1798–1904


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● U.S. ArmyU.S. Army officers separated after June 30, 1917, and enlisted personnel separated after October 31, 1912

The National Archives at St. Louis and the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, hold military personnel files of:


● U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force officers and enlisted personnel separated after September 1947

● U.S. NavyU.S. Navy: Officers separated after 1902 Enlisted personnel separated after 1885


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● U.S. Marine CorpsU.S. Marine Corps: Officers separated after 1895 Enlisted personnel separated after 1904

The National Archives at St. Louis and the National Personnel Records Center, St. Louis, MO, hold military personnel files of:


● Civilian employees of Coast Guard predecessor agencies Civilian employees of Coast Guard predecessor agencies such as Revenue Cutter Service, Life-Saving Service, and Lighthouse Board, 1864–1919

● U.S. Coast GuardU.S. Coast Guard: Officers separated after 1898 Enlisted personnel separated after 1914


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Contact the appropriate State archives.

●State Militia Records●State Militia Records

● The National Archives holds compiled military service records for soldiers who served in the Confederate Army, Confederate Navy, and Marine Corps.

● NARA does not hold Confederate pensions; contact the appropriate State archives.

●Confederate Records●Confederate Records

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● Revolutionary War● War of 1812● Early (pre-Civil War) Indian Wars● Mexican War● Civil War – Union and Confederate● Later (post-Civil War) Indian Wars● Spanish-American War● Philippine Insurrection

● Compiled military service records for volunteervolunteermen and officersmen and officers are available for:






● When researching volunteers, start with thecompiled military service records.

● If the compiled military service records have not been reproduced on microfilm, researchers may request to see the original records (1775–1912) at the National Archives Building, Washington, DC.

● Begin your research by consulting the appropriate name indexes on NARA microfilm.






A compiled military service record contains some of the following information:

● Name of soldier● Rank● Unit● Date mustered in and mustered out● Other military information

In addition, some files may contain some biographical and medical information.

Compiled military service records consist of envelopes containing card abstracts taken from muster rolls, returns, pay vouchers, and other records.









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Regular Army personnel enlisted for a specific time of duty (3 months, 3 years, etc.) rather than for a specific war. They are the forces that serve during peacetime.






The War Department did not compile military service records for the Regular Army. Start your research with:

● Register of Enlistments in the U.S. Army, 1798–1914

● Enlisted Men – Regular Army Enlistment Papers, 1798–1894

● Officers – Francis B. Heitman’s Historical Register and Dictionary of the Unites States Army, From Its Organization, September 29, 1789, to March 2, 1903 (2 volumes)







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For Regular Army enlisted men, search the following records:

● Enlistment Papers, 1798–1912

● Register of Enlistments, 1798–1914










Regular Army Officers Regular Army Officers


For Regular Army officers, search the following records:

● Francis B. Heitman’s Historical Register and Dictionary of the United States Army

● Adjutant General’s Office (AGO)AGO letters received, 1805–1889 AGO document file, 1890–1917

● Commission Branch,1863–1870

● Appointment, Commission, and Personal (ACP) files, 1871–1894






Pension Records:● Payment is based on service in the armed forces of the

United States between 1775 and 1916.

● Pension records include both applications for pensions and pensions granted.

● Pension files often contain supporting documents such as discharge papers, affidavits, depositions of witnesses, narratives of events during service, marriage certificates, birth records, death certificates, pages from family Bibles, and other supporting papers.







Supporting information may include photographs

Supporting information may include photographs




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For Navy enlisted men, search the following:

● Pension Files● Rendezvous Reports ● Keys to and Register of Enlistment Returns,

1846–1902● Jackets of Enlisted Men,

1842–1885 (1885–1941 in St. Louis, MO)● Muster Rolls● Deck Logs● Court-Martial Records






For Navy officers, search the following:

● Edward W. Callahan’s List of Officers of the Navy of the United States and Marine Corps

● Abstracts of Service (M330)

● Examining Board and Retirement Board

● Pension Files

● Court-Martial Records

● Deck Logs






For Marine Corps enlisted men, search the following:

● Case Files (prior to 1905, after 1905 – St. Louis, MO)

● Muster Rolls, 1789–1940

● Pension Files – The National Archives has pension applications and records of pension payments for veterans, their widows, and other heirs between 1775 and 1916.






For Marine Corps officers, search the following:

● Edward W. Callahan’s List of Officers of the Navy of the United States and Marine Corps

● Various Registers from 1819–1904 (with gaps)

● Muster Rolls, August 1798–December 1940







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● Registers of Lighthouse Keepers, 1845–1912; and correspondence concerning Keepers and Assistant Keepers, 1821–1902

● Revenue Cutter Service: Records of Officers, 1791–1919; enlisted crew: muster rolls and payrolls, 1833–1932; and shipping articles, 1863–1915

● Life-Saving Service: registers, 1866–1913; service records cards, 1900–1914; and articles of engagement for surfmen, 1875–1914

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● The National Archives holds information about Native Americans who maintained their ties to Federally recognized tribes (1830–1970).

● Most records are arranged by tribe. It is very difficult to determine a person’s tribal affiliation if you do not already know the tribe’s name.

● The National Archives holds information about Native Americans who maintained their ties to Federally recognized tribes (1830–1970).

● Most records are arranged by tribe. It is very difficult to determine a person’s tribal affiliation if you do not already know the tribe’s name.


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● Name of the Federally recognized tribe

● Name of person

● When they were alive

● State where they lived

● Name of the Federally recognized tribe

● Name of person

● When they were alive

● State where they lived


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The original administrative records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) headquarters are in the National Archives, Washington, DC.

The original administrative records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) headquarters are in the National Archives, Washington, DC.

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NARA’s Regional Archives hold records created by the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) field offices and Indian schools at the regional level



Student Record, Indian School, Carlisle, PA

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The National Archives at Fort Worth holds many records relating to the Five Civilized Tribes:The National Archives at Fort Worth holds many records relating to the Five Civilized Tribes:

Choctaw Creek

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For more information on the records of the Dawes Commission, contact The National Archives at Fort Worth

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● Slave records are difficult to locate and are found rarely at NARA.

● The 1850 and 1860 slave schedules list the slave owner’s name and the number of slaves by sex, age, and black or mulatto.

● The names of free African Americans may be included in the 1790–1860 Federal censuses.


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● United States Colored Troops (USCT)

● Regular Army (9th and 10th Cavalry, 24th and 25th Infantry)


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Beginning in 1870, the Federal census listed the names of African Americans including former slaves.

For additional information, see the African Americans in the Federal Census, 1790–1930 tutorial. It is available online at www.archives.gov/research/census/african-american/african-american-census-research.ppt


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http://www.archives.gov/research/census/african-american/african-american-census-research.ppt

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Established in 1871, the Southern Claims Commission dealt with Civil War related claims of southerners loyal to the Union.

African Americans submitted claims and gave testimony before the Commission. The files may contain:


• Names, ages, and residences of former slaves

• Names of slave owners

• Slave manumissions (emancipations)

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In 1865, Congress formed the Freedman’s Bank to benefit former slaves. NARA has microfilmed copies of:


● Registers of Signatures of Depositors, 1865–1874

● Deposit Ledgers Indexes in Bank Branches, 1865–1874

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Freedman’s Savings And Trust File


Ann Blue opened this account in Lexington, Kentucky, in August 1873. After the bank's demise in 1874, she sent in this passbook and received $37.94 in dividend payments.

( Records of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, RG 101)

Ann Blue opened this account in Lexington, Kentucky, in August 1873. After the bank's demise in 1874, she sent in this passbook and received $37.94 in dividend payments.

( Records of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, RG 101)


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The Freedmen’s Bureau was established on March 3, 1865.

Black Family Research: Records of Post-Civil War Federal Agencies at the National Archives (Reference Information Paper 108, rev. 2010)

● Although there are no indexes to these records, they are an excellent source of information about freed slaves.

● For more information see:

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• During World War II, about 110,000 Japanese Americans were evacuated from designated military areas in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.

• The War Relocation Authority (WRA) was set up to carry out the removal, relocation, maintenance, and supervision of those excluded from the military areas.

• During World War II, about 110,000 Japanese Americans were evacuated from designated military areas in Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Oregon, and Washington.

• The War Relocation Authority (WRA) was set up to carry out the removal, relocation, maintenance, and supervision of those excluded from the military areas.


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• Central Utah, Topaz, UT• Colorado River, Poston, AZ • Gila River, Rivers, AZ• Granada, Amachie, CO • Heart Mountain, Heart Mountain, WY• Jerome, Denson, AR

In 1942, The Wartime Civil Control Administration(WCAA) established ten assembly centers in:In 1942, The Wartime Civil Control Administration(WCAA) established ten assembly centers in:

• Manzanar, Manzanar, CA • Minikoda, Hunt, ID • Rohwer, McGehhe, AR• Tule Lake, Newell, CA

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Manzanar Relocation Center

February 1943

Manzanar Relocation Center

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This automated data file is available at http://aad.archives.gov

Among the data elements are:

• Name

• Age

• Race of internee and spouse

• Year and place of birth

• Occupation of father

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● Name of the evacuee

● Individual and family numbers

● Birthplace

● Birth date

● Religion

● Marital status

● Linguistic ability

● Educational accomplishments

● Employment history

● Military service records

The case files include personal history records that give:

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• Assigned family number

• Sex

• Date of birth

• Citizenship status

• Pre-evacuation address

• Date of entry into center

• Date of departure from center

• Final destination after leaving center

By relocation center, followed by an alphabetical list of evacuees at the center

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● From 1882 to 1943, the U.S. Government severely curtailed immigration from China to the U.S.

● The majority of these records are open to the public, although access may be restricted under the Freedom of Information Act.

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Immigration ArrivalInvestigation File for Cho Ming Tsai,September 8, 1913

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Lee Wong Hing’s efforts for readmission to the U.S. under the exemption for merchants in the Chinese Exclusion Act

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• Subject’s name• Date and place of birth• Physical appearance• Occupation• Names and relationships of other family

members• Family history

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A Chinese immigration case file may contain information such as:

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To locate a case file:

• A researcher must know the name the immigrant or traveler used on his or her papers, as well as the first port at which the person entered or left the country.

• There is no master index. Individual INS districts and some NARA regional facilities may have created indexes to their records.

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These lists, which are available from 1924–1954, are arranged by the port of entry into the United States.

In many cases, the information is compiled on a manifest card rather than the traditional manifest sheet.

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● Naco and Sasabe/San Fernando, AZ

● San Ysidro, CA

● Columbus and Nogales, NM

● El Paso, Rio Grande, Loredo, Eagle Pass, Brownsville, and Houston, TX

Among the ports are:Among the ports are:



In order to conduct research at NARA, researchers must:

•Show a photo ID

•Be at least 14 years of age

•Obtain a researcher’s card

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No Pens

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• NARA approved research notes on loose paper, NARA issued paper, note cards, handouts, and NARA publications

• One approved book at a time

• Pencils and mechanical pencils

Notes and Related Materials ALLOWED in Research Rooms:

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Special Equipment* ALLOWED in Research Rooms:

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Clothing and Personal Effects ALLOWED in Research Rooms:

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● Cell phones must be on vibrate mode or turned off. Please leave the research room before talking on your cell phone.

● Sweaters and sweatshirts, with or without hoods, short (waist-length), indoor business attire (such as suit jackets, waist-length indoor jean jackets)

● Religious headwear and garments● Small silk or similar indoor-type kerchiefs● Coin purses or small pocket-sized wallets● Small eye glass cases● Clear plastic “sandwich/food storage-type” bags for holding small items

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● Pens, paper, and notebooks

● Personal belongings (although we encourage you to secure them in a locker)

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Items ALLOWED ONLY in the Microfilm Reading Room (National Archives Building, Washington, DC):


● Envelopes, notebooks, pads, binders, folders, pens, markers, “Post-it” notes (unless stapled to pre-existing notes)


* Food, drink (including candy, gum, and water)

Notes and Related Materials* NOT ALLOWED in Research Rooms:


● Flash bulbs

● Personal photo copiers

● More than one CD-ROM at a time


Special Equipment* NOT ALLOWED in Research Rooms:

* All equipment must be removed from cases and the cases stored in lockers


● Outerwear: Garments worn over indoor clothing primarily as protection against the elements, such as overcoats, coat-type sweaters, windbreakers and jackets (other than indoor business attire)**

● Hats, caps, or scarves ● Purses, fanny packs, briefcases, suitcases, handbags, backpacks, boxes,

bags, equipment bags, or containers of any kind ● Clear plastic bags, if larger than 10 by 10 inches


** You may also be asked to remove any outer clothing that is wet or contains outdoor debris. NARA reserves the right to determine whether a garment is considered to be outerwear.

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Please place items not permitted in the research rooms in a locker before proceeding to do research.

Public lockers are available on the ground floor of the Public lockers are available on the ground floor of the Washington, DC, building and the basement level of the Washington, DC, building and the basement level of the National Archives at College Park, MD. National Archives at College Park, MD.

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Visiting the National Archives at College Park, MD

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National Archives BuildingNational Archives and Records Administration700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20408-0001

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LOCATION

The National Archives Building is located at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, between 7th and 9th Streets.

Please note that there are two entrances: Please note that there are two entrances: ● Pennsylvania AvenuePennsylvania Avenue – The Research entrance – The Research entrance● Constitution AvenueConstitution Avenue – The Rotunda entrance (which – The Rotunda entrance (which

includes the Exhibit Hall) includes the Exhibit Hall)

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RESEARCH HOURS

Monday and Tuesday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sundays and Federal HolidaysClosed

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RECORDS RETRIEVAL SCHEDULE

10 a.m. 11 a.m.1:30 p.m.2:30 p.m.

Note: On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday there will be an additional retrieval time at 3:30 p.m. Records are not retrieved evenings or Saturdays.


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Schedule for Requesting Textual Records


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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Metrorail (Washington's subway)● The Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter stop on the

GreenGreen or YellowYellow Line, is across Pennsylvania Avenue from the Archives Building.

Metro Bus Service● Numbers 13A, 13B, 13F, 13G, 30, 32, 34, 36, 54, 70,

A42, A46, A48, P1, P2, P6, P17, P19, W13, and Circulator Buses (Convention Center-SW Waterfront and Smithsonian/National Gallery of Art Routes)

Note: Metrorail and Metro Bus schedules are subject to change. Please check www.wmata.com

for current information.


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PARKING

There is no parking at the National Archives Building. Commercial parking facilities are located nearby.

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SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE

The shuttle bus runs Monday through Friday only between the Washington, DC, and College Park, MD, NARA buildings.

Leaves Washington, DC, building:8 a.m.–5 p.m. on the hour

Leaves College Park, MD, building:8 a.m.–5 p.m. on the hour

Note: Researchers may use the shuttle bus on a space available basis. This schedule is subject to change.

SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE


Leaves Washington, DC, building:8 a.m.–5 p.m. on the hour

Leaves College Park, MD, building:8 a.m.–5 p.m. on the hour

Note: Researchers may use the shuttle bus on a space available basis. This schedule is subject to change.



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National Archives Building National Archives Building (Washington, DC) (Washington, DC)



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The National Archives at College Park8601 Adelphi RoadCollege Park, MD 20740-6001

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From I-495 (Capital Beltway) take exit 28B for New Hampshire Avenue (Route 650) south.

On New Hampshire, take a left at the second light onto Adelphi Road. Follow Adelphi Road until you see the large green sign for Archives II. Turn left into the entrance.

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● The (R3) Metrobus* (the Greenbelt/Fort Totten line) serves Green Line Metro stations at Greenbelt, Prince George's Plaza, and Fort Totten.

● The (C8) Metrobus* (the College Park/White Flint line) serves Red Line Metro stations at White Flint and Glemont and the Green Line Metro station at College Park.

Note: *These Metrobuses do not run on Saturdays. Metrorail and Metro Bus schedules are subject to change. Please check www.wmata.com for current information.

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Limited visitor parking is available. Parking spaces in the Limited visitor parking is available. Parking spaces in the garage may fill quickly. If you intend to drive and park, note:garage may fill quickly. If you intend to drive and park, note:

● Parking at NARA is on a first come, first serve basisParking at NARA is on a first come, first serve basis● The parking garage opens to the public at 8 a.m.The parking garage opens to the public at 8 a.m.● Overnight parking is Overnight parking is NOT NOT permittedpermitted

● A security officer will check you for proper photo identification A security officer will check you for proper photo identification (such as a Government ID, state ID, driver’s license, etc.) which (such as a Government ID, state ID, driver’s license, etc.) which is required to access NARA property and direct you to your is required to access NARA property and direct you to your proper destination.proper destination.

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Leaves Washington, DC, building: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on the hour

Leaves College Park, MD, building: 8 a.m.–5 p.m. on the hour

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SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE (cont.)

On Saturdays, the shuttle bus runs between the College Park, MD, NARA building and the Prince George’s Plaza Metro station.

Leaves Prince George’s Plaza Metro station: 8:15 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m., 2:15 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:15 p.m., and 5 p.m.

Leaves College Park, Maryland, NARA building: 8:45 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:45 p.m., 4:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m.

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SEATTLE, WA

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BOSTON, MA

NEW YORK CITY, NY

DENVER, CO

PHILADELPHIA, PA

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

RIVERSIDE, CA

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The National Archives at BostonThe National Archives at Boston380 Trapelo Road Waltham, Massachusetts 02452-6399 Homepage: www.archives.gov/northeast/bostonArea served: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont ------------------------------------------------------------------------------The National Archives at New York City The National Archives at New York City 201 Varick Street New York, New York 10014-4811 Homepage: www.archives.gov/northeast/nycArea served: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands


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http://www.archives.gov/northeast/boston

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The National Archives at PhiladelphiaThe National Archives at Philadelphia900 Market Street Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19107-4292 Homepage: www.archives.gov/midatlantic/public/index.htmlArea served: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

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http://www.archives.gov/midatlantic/public/index.html

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The National Archives at AtlantaThe National Archives at Atlanta5780 Jonesboro RoadMorrow, Georgia 30260Homepage: www.archives.gov/southeast/publicArea served: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

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The National Archives at ChicagoThe National Archives at Chicago7358 South Pulaski Road Chicago, Illinois 60629-5898 Homepage: www.archives.gov/great-lakes/contact/directions-il.htmlArea served: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

http://www.archives.gov/great-lakes/contact/directions-il.html

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The National Archives at Kansas CityThe National Archives at Kansas City400 West Pershing RoadKansas City, Missouri 64108Homepage: www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/index.htmlArea served: Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska--------------------------------------------------------------------The National Archives at St. Louis (National Personnel Records Center)The National Archives at St. Louis (National Personnel Records Center)1 Archives DriveSt. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100 Homepage: www.archives.gov/st-louis/index.html

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For onsite military and civilian personnel records research (late 19th century through ca. 1950), please call 314-801-0850 to make an appointment. The records are subject to privacy restrictions. NPRC web pages are currently undergoing major revisions. We anticipate publishing more definitive information about the archival program in St. Louis in the coming months.


http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/index.html

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The National Archives at DenverThe National Archives at DenverDenver Federal Center, Building 48West 6th Ave. and Kipling St. Denver, Colorado 80225 P. O. Box 25307 Denver, Colorado 80225-0307 Homepage: www.archives.gov/rocky-mountainArea served: Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming

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The National Archives at Fort WorthThe National Archives at Fort Worth501 West Felix Street, Building 1 Fort Worth, Texas 76115-3405 P. O. Box 6216 Fort Worth, Texas 76115-0216 Homepage: www.archives.gov/southwestArea served: Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas

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The National Archives at San FranciscoThe National Archives at San Francisco1000 Commodore Drive San Bruno, California 94066-2350 Homepage: www.archives.gov/pacific/san-francisco/index.htmlArea served: northern and central California, Hawaii, Nevada (except Clark County), American Samoa, Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands --------------------------------------------------------------------------------The National Archives at RiversideThe National Archives at Riverside23123 Cajalco Road Perris, CA 92570Homepage: www.archives.gov/pacific/riversideArea served: Arizona, southern California, and Clark County, Nevada

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The National Archives at Seattle The National Archives at Seattle 6125 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, Washington 98115-7999 Homepage: www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattleArea served: Idaho, Oregon, Washington (State) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The National Archives at AnchorageThe National Archives at Anchorage654 West Third Avenue Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2145 Homepage: www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/anchorageArea served: Alaska


http://www.archives.gov/pacific-alaska/seattle

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To obtain information about NARA’s Regional Archives, see our web site at:

Facilities open to the public for archival research

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www.archives.gov/locations/regional-archives.html

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● Mail

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National Archives and Records AdministrationRoom G-13700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20408-0001 Attn: Customer Services Division (NWCC1)

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● Mail● Telephone● Fax● Electronic Request● Visit our web site

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● 1-866-272-6272 or1-86-NARA-NARA

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Washington, DC, Location:(202) 357-5934 or (202) 501-7170

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Please submit your research question by visiting:

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E-mail Electronic Request Electronic Request

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Then click on the “Ask about research and records” link (under the “Contact Us Online” section). Please complete and submit the form.


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