Michael Strauss is going to play the part of Nicholas Cage's character in National Treasure to lead his students through the wonders that Federal Records can provide.
This course covers those who desire to learn about a wide of variety of records maintained, and in the custody of the National Archives of the United States. Record sets to be discussed will include:
- land
- military
- patents
- copyrights
- trademarks
- civilian government employment
- taxation
- naturalizations
- passenger arrivals
- criminal, and
- government documents
By gaining a firm understanding of a wide variety of different record groups (several which students may not have exposed to beforehand), each attendee will be able to apply the lectures presented in the course to get to know their ancestors personally by applying the techniques of fundamental genealogy research and methodology.
Students will be asked to think critically about the records of the Federal Government as these records may have impacted their families over generations.
If you are interested in taking this course, go here for more information and to register.
Don't forget to view the accompanying video, which gives you Michael's insights on the course.
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