The following is a press release written by the folks at the (U.S.) National Archives amd Records Administration: Rare Pearl Harbor Navy Logbook Recovered & Available Thanks to an historically-conscious couple in California, the Pearl Harbor Navy (PHNY) Logbook from March 1941-June 1942 —which records and documents the December 7, 1941 attack as it occurred— was recovered …
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The “Lost” 1820 U.S. Census Records Have Been Found
The U.S. Census records for the extreme northern strip of land in Maine have been missing for more than 150 years, but now have been found. In fact, a transcription of those missing census records is even available on the World Wide Web. I found some of my ancestors listed on the Web site, more …
Mineral Point Library Archives (in Mineral Point, Wisconsin) wins Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement
MINERAL POINT, WI — [August 14, 2025] — The Mineral Point Library Archives (MPLA), a community cornerstone dedicated to preserving local history for over 45 years, has been named the recipient of the Wisconsin Historical Society Governor’s Award for Archival Achievement. The award will be presented to Archivist Shan Thomas by Abbie Norderhaug, Deputy Director of Collections & State Archivist at the …