Prologue Magazine

Spring 2009, vol. 41, no. 1

Cover of current issuePrologue magazine brings readers stories based on the rich holdings and programs of the National Archives across the nation—from Washington, DC, to the regional archives and the Presidential libraries.

Prologue has been published quarterly by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for 40 years.


Spring 2009 Highlights:

Harry S. Truman at the Truman Library Truman at 125
Celebrate the 33rd President's 125th birthday with recollections from his grandson, the story behind the Truman Library's mural, and reflections on Truman's understanding of history.
Oil settling on the harbor near Liberty Island DOCUMERICA
A highlight of the Environmental Protection Agency's ambitious project to capture environmental crises and cures in the 1970s.
Moving into the Oval Office Up-to-Date in Kansas City
The Central Plains regional archives is ready to open the doors to its new home in the cultural heart of Kansas City.

 

 


Genealogy Notes

Using the Congressional Serial Set

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Learn about the genealogical potential of this multivolume collection of congressional reports and documents.

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Prologue in Perspective

Original Sketch of the Archives
A Year of Celebration for Our 75th Anniversary By Adrienne C. Thomas.

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