Using civilian records for genealogical research in the National Archives Washington, DC, area by United States. National Archives and Records Administration instant download

Using civilian records for genealogical research in the National Archives Washington, DC, area by United States. National Archives and Records Administration instant download

vii, 54 pages : 23 cm, Includes bibliographical references, Preface -- Genealogical Research (Before visiting the National Archives -- Using the National Archives --Finding aids) -- Federal Census (Population Census schedules --Soundex indexes --Soundex coding guide --Enumeration district maps -- Nonpopulation Census schedules, 1850-80) -- Immigration (U.S. Customs Service -- Immigration and Naturalization -- East Coast ports -- Gulf Coast ports -- Mexican border crossings -- Pacific Coast ports -- Canadian border crossings -- Alien files -- Arrival records and crew lists, 1957-82 -- Chinese Exclusion, 1882-1943) -- Naturalization -- Passport applications -- Visa applications, 1914-40 -- Seaman's Protection Certificates -- Public land -- Civilian employees (Official Register of the United States -- Application, recommendation, and appointment records) -- Residents of the District of Columbia -- American Indians -- African Americans (Slavery -- Federal censuses -- Southern Claims Commission -- Freedman's Savings and Trust) -- War Relocation Authority (Japanese internments -- American overseas territories -- Where to find vital statistics -- The National Archives online -- National Archives Regional facilities -- Contacting the National Archives