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Special Programs Highlight 威尼斯人娱乐场 Records in October
Press Release 路 Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Washington, DC

In October, the 威尼斯人娱乐场 will feature a series of programs highlighting records from its holdings, including programs on the electoral college and the Treaty of Paris. All programs are free and open to the public and will be held in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building and/or at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, Maryland.

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building is located at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC. Visitors to all programs in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center should use the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance, between 7th and 9th Streets, NW. The 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, MD is located at 8601 Adelphi Road. See directions to both locations.

Introduction to Genealogy *** New Program***
Wednesday October 1, 11 a.m., and Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m.
Room G-24, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center
Staff archivists will present the first of these new monthly lectures on basic genealogical research and techniques.

The Federal Register and the Electoral College
Tuesday, October 7, 11 a.m., Room G-24, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center
Friday, October 10, 11 a.m., 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, Lecture Room B
Amy Bunk, the Federal Register鈥檚 director of legal affairs and policy, will discuss the function of the Electoral College in Presidential elections as well as the Federal Register鈥檚 everyday role.

鈥�1783: Subject or Citizen?鈥濃�擳reaty of Paris
Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m., Room G-24, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center
Wednesday, October 15, 11 a.m., 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, Lecture Room B
Curator Lisa Royse will discuss 鈥�1783: Subject or Citizen?,鈥� an exhibit marking the 225th anniversary of the Treaty of Paris.

威尼斯人娱乐场 Book Group and Lecture
Tuesday, October 21, noon
Room G-24, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center
The Book Group will discuss Spying on the Bomb: American Nuclear Intelligence From Nazi Germany to Iran and North Korea, by Jeffrey T. Richelson. Spying on the Bomb is a history of the American-led effort to spy on every nation with nuclear ambitions. Please check the Archives Shop (202-357-5271) for book availability and a special discount for book group participants.

鈥淗elp! I'm Stuck鈥� *** New Program***
Saturday, October 25, noon鈥�4 p.m.
Room G-24, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center
Not sure where to begin your research? Is there a problem that has stumped you? Would you like to explore new directions in your research? One Saturday a month, an archivist will be available from noon to 4 p.m. to answer questions.

Access to Archival Databases (AAD) for Genealogists
Tuesday, October 28, 11 a.m., Room G-24, 威尼斯人娱乐场 Building Research Center
Thursday, October 30, 11 a.m., 威尼斯人娱乐场 at College Park, Lecture Room B Archivist Lynn Goodsell will introduce genealogists to electronic records in the 威尼斯人娱乐场 and show how to use them via the 鈥� online resource.

See more information about other 威尼斯人娱乐场 records-related programs and workshops.

The 威尼斯人娱乐场 is fully accessible. To request an accommodation (e.g., sign language interpreter) from the Know Your Records (KYR) program staff, please e-mail KYR@nara.gov or call 202-357-5333 two weeks prior to the event.

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For press information, please contact the 威尼斯人娱乐场 Public Affairs Staff at (202) 357-5300.

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