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The National Archives at Boston holds Federal Government records for the six states of New England: ME, MA, VT, NH, RI and CT. archives.gov/boston/ Boston, MA Joined April 2015-
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You can make contributions to the National Archives Catalog to enhance access and discoverability. Transcribe historical documents, tag archival photographs, or share comments with other community members. Join us! archives.gov/citizen-archiv… #CitizenArchivist #RevWarVets
Following the 1938 New England Hurricane, members of the Civilian Conservation Corps helped clean up much of the debris from the storm. The photo shows members of the CCC in New Hampshire cutting up a downed tree in the White Mountains. catalog.archives.gov/id/7019868
Presidential Proclamation 3282 of April 18, 1959, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower declaring May 1, 1959 Loyalty Day. catalog.archives.gov/id/299972
During WWI, the Hope Webbing Company of Pawtucket, Rhode Island produced uniforms and fabric for the US Army. The photo shows one of the giant weaving rooms which the company had in its 8-acre factory. catalog.archives.gov/id/31486876
On April 18, join us to meet Ruth Patrick—botanist, limnologist, and recipient of the National Medal of Science—was a pioneer in freshwater ecology who broke gender barriers in the early 20th century. archives.gov/calendar/event…
March and April are Maple season in Vermont. The photo shows a farmer gathering sap from Maple trees in Burlington, Vermont in 1931. The farmer is using horse's and sled to navigate through Vermont’s late season snow. catalog.archives.gov/id/7102038
This remarkable photograph shows the then-oldest living ex-enslaved individual, Mrs. Sally Fickland, viewing the Emancipation Proclamation in the Freedom Train at Philadelphia, on September 17, 1947. #ArchivesSnapshot
Today’s #ArchivesHashtagParty is all about the #ArchivesSnapshot-In this 1921 snapshot Dr. Matthew Shields of the Boston Red Cross demonstrates how to rescue two children at once from a burning building. catalog.archives.gov/id/117700095?o…
Are you a fan of the Sound of Music? The film was based on the true story of the Von Trapp family, whose naturalization records are featured among the many treasures awaiting you at @Boston_archives. archives.gov/boston/highlig… #NationalArchivesNearYou
April is #NationalGardenMonth. During #WWII millions of Americans turned backyards, vacant lots, parkland, schoolyards, and other public spaces into #VictoryGardens. 🥕🍅 Dig into this fascinating history through our collection of posters: usnatarchives.tumblr.com/post/715506631…
Liberty Bonds In 1917 and 1918, the United States government issued Liberty Bonds to raise money for its involvement in World War 1. The photo shows workers at the #Boston Navy Yard gathering to hear speakers at a Liberty bond rally in October of 1917. catalog.archives.gov/id/45493046
#OTD 1944, iconic singer and actress Diana Ross was born in Detroit, Michigan, which is where she resided in 1950 with her parents and four of her siblings. This page of the 1950 Census has her listed at line 17, with a spelling of "Dianne".
Mothers' and Daughters' Club House Built in 1901 in Plainville, New Hampshire, it is one of the oldest social clubs for women in the US. From 1901 until 1982, members of the club weaved large rugs and bedspreads which they would sell for charity. catalog.archives.gov/id/77845715
In 1922, Amelia Earhart set a record for reaching the highest altitude for a woman pilot, flying to 14,000 feet. Six years later, Earhart became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more: prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2019/03/20/ame… #WomensHistoryMonth
Did You know that MA was once the leading manufacturer of rattan furniture in the world? The Wakefield Rattan Company made rattan furniture out of this factory in Reading, MA from 1851 to the company’s closing in 1930. catalog.archives.gov/id/63792188
Happy #PiDay! Are you baking up a fresh dessert to celebrate? Get inspired by some historic pie deliciousness, fresh from our archives. 🥧 prologue.blogs.archives.gov/2018/03/14/14-…
The Army Corps Cadets file into their seats at Harvard Stadium to watch a football game between Harvard and Army on November 8, 1941. Harvard won the game 20-6. catalog.archives.gov/id/329582312
Welcome to our first ever #unboxing video! 📦Join along with one of our influencer archivists as we unbox an exciting new Record Group 118 - Records of U.S. Attorneys direct accession that just came in the mail! What will we find!? Join us now!!!!
Camp Atwater Established in 1921 by Dr. William N. DeBerry in #NorthBrookfield, #Massachusetts, the camp’s mission was to provide a summer recreational experience for African American children, at a time when summer camps were racially segregated catalog.archives.gov/id/63797160
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268 Followers 340 Following Invigorating teachers with quality #CivicsEducation resources to inspire the next generation of engaged citizens. Education Department of @emkinstituteVivian Brantley of Lawton Oklahoma was sure proud of this catch from the Fort Cobb Reservoir! This 1967 #ArchivesSnapshot of her along with a 31 pound flathead catfish comes from our @usbr holdings, who had built the reservoir.
📸 Flashback and focus forward with us at the #ArchivesSnapshot Hashtag Party on April 5, 2024, and share your powerful snapshots. Inspired by #ArchivesPowerAndLight, let's illuminate the resilience and beauty within the archives. Your lens, your stories. #ArchivesHashtagParty
This #ArchivesSnapshot, from the records of the Mission Indian Agency, captures three farmers with their seed sowers sitting on a tractor. #ArchivesHashtagParty
Today’s #ArchivesHashtagParty is all about the #ArchivesSnapshot - leave it to Hollywood legend, and @usairforce general, Jimmy Stewart to crack a million watt smile when suddenly confronted with a camera! This shot was taken at a 1962 game at the @AF_Academy’s Falcon Field.
Bob Hope, Lana Turner and some wounded GI’s playing cards. I would bet Lana Turner is winning by playing that ace of spades! #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty
Here we have an amazing Navy photograph of four fighter jets refueling at the same time. #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty
Three of the many brave firefighters who battled the Berry Fire in Kabab National Forest in 1961. (National Archives Identifier 24193888) #ArchivesSnapshot #ArchivesHashtagParty
We’re heading down the road for this #ArchivesHashtagParty so here is one last #ArchivesSnapshot from our @usfs records - have a great weekend everyone and drive safe!
Are you a fan of the Sound of Music? The film was based on the true story of the Von Trapp family, whose naturalization records are featured among the many treasures awaiting you at @Boston_archives. archives.gov/boston/highlig… #NationalArchivesNearYou
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On this day in 1777, George Washington led the Continental Army into #ValleyForge. In 1778, he signed this loyalty oath while camped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. These oaths of allegiance were taken by Continental Army line and staff officers. catalog.archives.gov/id/12043370
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Just before 8 a.m. on December 7, Japanese fighter planes and bombers appeared over #PearlHarbor, where the U.S. Pacific Fleet was stationed. Bombs, torpedoes, and enemy fire caused heavy damage to the fleet, some of which was entirely destroyed. archives.gov/publications/p…
Photograph of Three Marine Corps Women Reservists, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina catalog.archives.gov/id/535876
The Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASP, was a pioneering group of female aviators who defied traditional gender norms, proving that women could excel in roles historically reserved for men. 🐝 tumblr.com/usnatarchives/…
#OTD in 1863, 8/25, Captain Clarke wrote a letter to the Provost Marshal General, Colonel Fry, describing his personal observations from a few days prior. On August 21st, William Quantrill and 300 Confederate guerrillas had raided the town of Lawrence, KS catalog.archives.gov/id/7430780
The Social Security Act, signed into law OTD in 1935, didn’t include farm and domestic workers. This kept nearly 2/3rds of Black workers out of the program. Learn more in our current special exhibition: BLACK AMERICANS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND THE ROOSEVELTS: fdrlibrary.org/civil-rights-s…
The theme for this month’s @USNatArchives #ArchivesHashtagParty is #ArchivesScience. We found this image in a Feb. 1862 edition of “Scientific American” in our Newspaper Collection, and we’re betting it caused quite a buzz back then! #USNationalArchives
Here we have some atomic scientists testing their work at the Nevada test site. The test they were conducting was part of Operation Plumbbob and was the Fizeau Event. #ArchivesScience #ArchivesHashtagParty