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Tag: volunteersThe U.S. Secret Service: It Took 42 Years to Protect the PresidentToday’s post (part one in a two-part series) is by National Archives Volunteer Bill Nigh. When I was assigned my first volunteer project, one associated with the U.S. Secret Service (Record Group 87), I wasn’t sure what to expect. Like many my age, I picture the Secret Service agent climbing on the rear deck of [...] Posted by Guest Blogger on January 10, 2013, under Archives II, Civil Records, The Process. Photographs of the 3rd Infantry Division in France During World War IThis post was written by Harry B. Kidd, a volunteer at Archives II, for the volunteer newsletter, The Columns. In the spring of 1918, the German Army launched a major offensive in the hope of achieving a quick victory before the full weight of American Forces could be brought to the line. Beginning in May [...] Posted by Guest Blogger on August 1, 2012, under Archives II, Military Records, Reference. The Blue Arrow HeadToday’s post is written by Judy Luis-Watson, volunteer coordinator at Archives II in College Park, Maryland. During World War I (WWI), more than 12,000 American Indians served in the armed forces of the United States. In the army, their many roles included serving as gunners, snipers, patrol workers, messengers, scouts, medical personnel, radio operators, as [...] Posted by Guest Blogger on May 17, 2012, under Archives II, Military Records. Happy 50th, Peace Corps!Today’s post is written by Erin Townsend, an archivist based out of Archives II who helps coordinate our digitization projects. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Peace Corps. Numerous events and activities have already taken place to commemorate this milestone, including programs at the Smithsonian Folk Life Festival, 50th [...] Posted by Guest Blogger on August 18, 2011, under Archives II, Civil Records, Reference, Researchers. Finding My Father in the ArchivesToday’s post is the first in an occasional series where we will highlight some of the work of our volunteers. Janet Hodges is a volunteer with the Volunteer Office at the National Archives at College Park. First, this isn’t about genealogy; I don’t like genealogy. I leave that exercise to my daughter who enjoys spending [...] Posted by Guest Blogger on June 1, 2011, under Archives II, Genealogy, Military Records, Reference, Researchers, The Process. |
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