Website Visit (Offsite): National Archives and Records Administration (NARA-USA)
The National Archives was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt, but its major holdings date back to 1775.
Before it was established, each branch and agency of the U.S. government was responsible for maintaining its own documents, which often resulted in the loss and destruction of records. So it was established to centralize federal record keeping.
What do they do?
NARA is the nation’s record keeper. Valuable records are preserved and are available to people and for people to find out if they contain clues about their family’s history, a need to prove a veteran’s military service or helping in researching a historical topic that interests you.
What type of service they provide?
NARA provide basic services like document preservation to more advanced services like helping you in finding people.
The Public Vaults give allow visitors to know where original records are held, visitors will have the opportunity to look at fascinating letters, maps and films that offer glimpse into the history of America’s history.
The National Archives currently utilizes social media and Web 2.0 technologies in attempt to better communicate with the public.
