1930 Census

The Standesamt I. at Berlin and the Civil Records of the Former Eastern Territories of Germany

Understanding Your Polish Ancestors: Memory of Cursed Soldiers

Disease in Puerto Rico

Explore the history of disease in Puerto Rico, from early epidemics like smallpox and cholera to modern outbreaks such as dengue and Zika, and discover how these events shaped family records and genealogical research.

The Native American Code Talkers of World War I

Galveston: The Ellis Island of Texas

For years Germans constituted the largest contingency of non-English speaking immigrants to arrive in Galveston. From Aake to Zuspann they arrived. While many Germans arrived at Indianola and made their way inland to the settlements of New Braunfels and Fredricksburg, some chose to disembark at Galveston and make their way to these settlements via a different route.

Motivating Others for Genealogical Results

Finding Records from the War to End All Wars

Discover your World War I ancestors by exploring draft registration cards, military service records, and alternate archives, even overcoming challenges like lost files from the 1973 NPRC fire.

Finding Children with Learning Difficulties Within Your Family Tree in the late 1800s

School Log Books: Giving Your Ancestor Character

Discover how historical school log books reveal details about your ancestors’ education, daily lives, and communities, adding depth and character to your family history research.

World War I Memorial Plaques