Can you search The National Archives for free?

Can you search The National Archives for free?

You will be required to register for a free account on our website and be logged in to be able to download documents. To find records that are available to download for free, filter your search results in Discovery to include records that are ‘available for download only’.

How do I find someone in The National Archives?

If you select ‘Search other archives’ you will be able to select a specific archive to search within – to do this, just type in the name of the archive and then select it. If you want to search within multiple archives, simply type in the names one at a time and select them.

Can I access The National Archives?

Yes. Court records held by the National Archives are public records and can be accessed by members of the public in possession of a valid Reader’s ticket.

How do I find my government files?

Government documents in the National Archives. The major collections of U.S. government publications in the National Archives are in the Library at Archives II; the Center for Legislative Archives, Archives I; and the Microfilm Reading Room, Archives I.

How do I get government documents?

If you are unable to visit the Library, you may be able to access these resources through your local public or academic library.

1. Government Periodicals Index.
2. GPO Monthly Catalog.
3. HeinOnline U.S. Congressional Documents Library.
4. ProQuest Congressional.
5. U.S. Documents Masterfile: 1774-2021.

How do I search microfiche?

Microfilm

1. Click Advanced Search (next to the Search button)
2. In the right–hand column, under Subject Catalog, select ‘Diplomatic Records”
3. Enter any related Subject Terms (in the search box above) such as a country name.
4. Hit “Search”

Are archives available to the public?

The National Archives and Records Administration is committed to protecting the health and safety of visitors, customers, and employees during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The National Archives Museum in Washington, DC, and most Presidential Library museums are open with limited capacity.

Are there any free websites to access the National Archives?

Fold3 (Formerly Footnote.com) These websites are free only when accessed from a link on Archives.gov while at a National Archives facility computer. If you use the same link from outside the National Archives facility, there will be a fee. This database offers access to:

How many National Archives records are available on archivediscovery?

Discovery holds more than 32 million descriptions of records held by The National Archives and more than 2,500 archives across the country. Over 9 million records are available for download. World War One army service records.

When will the National Archives be open for research?

Beginning Monday, August 2, many National Archives research rooms will be open for research on a limited basis. Research visits are by appointment only and require a virtual consultation prior to the onsite visit. Please see this press release for further information, and check the specific facility page for updates.

What is the phone number for the National Archives?

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272