Presentation given by Jessica Edgar from the NARA at Johnson County Community College on September 8, 2010. Ever look at the National Archives and Records Administration website and become overwhelmed by the options? Join National Archives staff as we explore genealogy resources found on the National Archives website. Learn about how to navigate through the different pages and locate essential information to assist you with your genealogy inquiries.

1. Introduction to Genealogy Resources on the NARA Website Jessica Edgar Archives Specialist (816) 268-8028 Jessica.Edgar@nara.gov http://www.facebook.com/nationalarchiveskansascity

2. The National Archives Homepagewww.archives.gov

3. Today’s Document

4. The Bottom Half

5. Links to Social Media Blogs, Facebook, Flickr, Scrib, etc. http://www.facebook.com/usnationalarchives

6. Locations Nationwideww.archives.gov/locations/

7. Links for Educators, Genealogists, Historians, and Veterans

8. Just for Genealogists and Family Historians

9. Military Records - General Information http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/military/

10. Genealogists and Family Historians

11. http://www.archives.gov/digitization/digitized-by-partners.html

12. Digitized NARA Microfilm Publications

13. Register of Federal Court Cases Related to Chinese Americans and Chinese Immigrants Arriving at or Departing from San Francisco, California ca. 1883 – ca. 1916

14. Genealogists and Family Historians Continued

15. Genealogists and Family Historians Continued

16. Bottom half of www.archives.gov

17. Archival Research Catalogwww.archives.gov/research/arc

19. Access to Archival Databases

20. Detailed View of a Portion of the Access to Archival Database

21. Korean Conflict Casualty File 1950-1957

22. Requesting Military Records

23. eVetRecs

24. Ordering Onlinehttp://www.archives.gov/order/

26. Archive Library Information Center

27. National Archives at Kansas City http://www.archives.gov/central-plains/kansas-city/

30. Additional Resources Contact us and ask questions 816-268-8000 Kansascity.archives@nara.gov Attend other genealogy workshops hosted by the National Archives at Kansas City Visit our computer research room Tuesday – Saturday 8am to 4pm Work with our talented volunteers to overcome your genealogical roadblocks Remember that our services are FREE (with the exception of reproduction fees)

31. Questions