Virtual Programs Newsletter
Issue #29, May 18, 2021
A Message from the Archivist of the United States
I am pleased to report that the 威尼斯人娱乐场 is now allowing a limited number of visitors into the Rotunda on weekends to view our nation鈥檚 founding documents on weekends. Please see our coronavirus information web page for information on timed ticketing.
In this newsletter, staff have collected a citizen archivist mission, an interesting History Hub question, and our featured exhibit of documents and resources related to the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. In the education spotlight, check out some fun downloadable activities to engage kids in discovering their family history.
Please continue to practice social distancing and stay safe. We hope to see you in person soon.
Citizen Archivist Missions
Help us transcribe this large series of index cards for awards that include the Purple Heart, Air Medal Decoration, Commendation Medal, Distinguished Service Cross, and Distinguished Flying Cross. Information included consists of: name, service number, rank, general order number, order date and issuing organization, award type, date awarded and more.
Research Family History
The Tennessee Valley Authority鈥檚 (TVA's) Official Personnel Files (OPFs) provide a wealth of genealogical resources. from the 2018 Virtual Genealogy Fair covers records maintained in the National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis for the TVA Official Personnel Files, as well as other TVA resources that can be found across the 威尼斯人娱乐场 nationwide.
From the Catalog
U.S. Air Force photographs during World War II and Korean War.
This series consists of black-and-white and color photographic prints and slides documenting the activities of the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors during World War II and the Korean War, as well as U.S. military aviation history.
Question of the Week
See the answer to our Question of the Week on , our crowdsourced platform for history and genealogical research where anyone can ask questions and get answers from archivists and other community members.
Stop by the History Hub and check out more questions about a variety of subjects. on History Hub.
Featured Exhibit
The Tulsa Race Massacre was the first time the Red Cross mobilized to provide relief outside of a natural disaster. Violence erupted in Tulsa, OK, on May 31, 1921, after a Black man was detained for the alleged assault of a white woman. Twenty-four hours later, White mobs had destroyed 35 city blocks in the Greenwood District, known as Black Wall Street, leaving 10,000 people in need of relief and unknown numbers dead. To learn more, visit the virtual Featured Document exhibit .
Education Spotlight
Looking for fun ways to engage kids in finding family history? We have downloadable family trees and activity sheets for kids of all ages!
Join us on Wednesday, May 19, at 1 p.m. ET on YouTube for Tips and Tools for Engaging Family with Your Research Finds, part of the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Genealogy Series.
Public Programs
From February 2018, here is , in which author Noel Ray, assisted by NARA staff, relates firsthand accounts from former enslaved people.
Research Services
In the mid-1930s, Secretary of the Interior Harold Ickes conceived the idea of commissioning painted murals for the department鈥檚 headquarters building in Washington, DC. Impressed by photographer Ansel Adams鈥檚 work, Ickes later broadened the scope of the project to include mural-size photographs and recommended Adams. about Adams鈥檚 photographs for this project, and in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Catalog.
MoPix Video Selection
co-produced by the U.S. Office of War Information and the British Ministry of Information, chronicles events in the WWII European Theater from D-Day to the surrender of Germany in May 1945. The film won the Academy Award for in 1946. Read more about .
Visit the Online Store
Looking for an extra special gift?
today, a selection of handpicked items from our shop, including the Commemorative Edition President Obama Chronograph Watch (pictured).
Engraved with the date of President Obama鈥檚 2009 inauguration, it makes the perfect gift or addition to your style.