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Archive for May, 2012Identification in World War II China: Friend or Foe?During World War II, many American military personnel, primarily aircrew, found themselves trapped behind enemy lines. The MIS-X Section of the Captured Personnel and Material Branch of the Army’s Military Intelligence Service handled matters dealing with escape and evasion (E&E) out of hostile areas and intelligence operations relating to Allied prisoners of war. E&E training [...] Posted by David Langbart on May 21, 2012, under Archives II, Military Records. 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. Know Your Records: USAID, RG 286, Part IThe National Archives has a program of presentations called Know Your Records through which archivists, volunteers, and others share their knowledge of our records with you, the public. It is a great way for interested individuals to learn what we have and how to use what we have to their advantage. The Text Message, in [...] Posted by Alfie Paul on May 15, 2012, under Archives II, Reference, The Process. Happy Mother’s Day to All, Past and PresentAs we make our brunch reservations, choose the perfect greeting card, and make the rest of our preparations for Mother’s Day this Sunday, let’s not forget the women, the mothers of our nation, who took a stand for women’s rights and blazed the trail for future movements. Men such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas [...] Posted by Monique Politowski on May 11, 2012, under Archives I, Civil Records, Outside NARA. Happy World Red Cross Red Crescent Day!Today is Henry Dunant’s birthday, which is also celebrated as World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. In honor of that holiday, I thought I would mention some Red Cross records of historical interest that can be found at the National Archives at College Park, Maryland (Archives II) in Collection ANRC, Records of the American National [...] Posted by Jason Clingerman on May 8, 2012, under Archives II, Civil Records. Cargo and Contraband during the Civil WarToday’s post is written by Stephanie Stegman, the special media projects volunteer at the National Archives at Fort Worth. This is the third post in a three-part series. (If you missed them, follow these links to the first and second posts.) Cargo – it was the main business of the New Orleans Custom House. After the [...] Posted by stegman on May 3, 2012, under Civil Records, Digital Projects, NARA beyond DC/MD. |
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