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Where can paid subscription databases on the NARA website be accessed nationwide?
At NARA computers nationwide or through local public or university libraries.
What resources does Ancestry.com offer for researching family history?
Ancestry.com offers databases containing billions of digitized historical documents, message boards, educational materials, and family trees contributed by individual researchers.
What does the U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection contain?
It contains hundreds of thousands of documents and over 52,000 maps, ranging from 1789 to the present.
What kind of historical documents does Fold3 (Formerly Footnote.com) present?
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Where can one find a list of various online archives and online libraries for finding primary sources?
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Study Notes
Accessing Subscription Databases
- Paid subscription databases on the NARA website can be accessed nationwide through libraries that participate in the NARA program.
Ancestry.com Resources
- Ancestry.com offers a vast collection of resources for researching family history, including historical records, photos, and other primary sources.
U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection
- The U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection contains congressional reports, documents, and journals from the 15th to the 103rd Congress.
Fold3 Historical Documents
- Fold3 (formerly Footnote.com) presents a vast collection of historical documents, including military records, newspapers, and personal histories.
Online Archives and Libraries
- A list of various online archives and online libraries for finding primary sources can be found on the NARA website.
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Test your knowledge of online databases with this quiz. Explore the NARA Library Catalog and the U.S. Serial Set Digital Collection, among other valuable resources.
