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Enhanced Search Capabilities Added to OldNews.com

The following is an announcement written by MyHeritage: It’s been only three months since launch, and OldNews.com is already on its way to becoming the top website for historical newspapers from around the world. OldNews.com was warmly received by the genealogy community, and the feedback we’ve gotten has been wonderful. Several genealogists even shared the priceless discoveries they made …

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2024–2026 Freedom of Information Act Advisory Committee Nominations Now Open

The following is a press release written by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) seeks member nominations for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Advisory Committee (Committee). The Committee serves as a deliberative body to study the FOIA landscape across the executive branch and advise the Archivist …

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U.S. National Archives Awards $4 Million for Historical Records Projects, Launches Programs for Congressional Papers and HBCU Archives

The following is a press release written by the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration: Dr. Colleen Shogan, Archivist of the United States, approved 32 awards totaling $4,070,583 for historical records projects in 20 states. The National Archives grants program is carried out through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). A complete list of new …

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