Immigration Records Illuminate the Story of Angel Island

On Saturday, July 31, I boarded a ferry headed to Angel Island to attend a commemorative event marking the 100th anniversary of the Angel Island Immigration Station. The event featured new outdoor exhibits, information booths, and performances relating to the experience of immigrants at Angel Island. I spoke about the National Archives and the Angel Island … Continue reading Immigration Records Illuminate the Story of Angel Island

Civil War Conservation Corps Reaches a Significant Milestone

I would like to congratulate the NARA volunteers of the Civil War Conservation Corps (CWCC) on reaching a significant milestone in the preparation of Civil War Widow’s Certificate pension case files for digitization. On June 2, these dedicated citizen archivists completed preparation of the 50,000th file, sending it on its way to the digital cameras … Continue reading Civil War Conservation Corps Reaches a Significant Milestone