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(FMRL) WPA Historical Records Survey with Bryan L. Mulcahy

June 3, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

The work of Historical Records Survey consisted of locating, arranging, and cataloging historical records; of preparing and publishing inventories of these records for the use of historical and other students; and of transcribing, photographing, or otherwise preserving records of special historical value that were in danger of loss or destruction. These records were chiefly the archives of State, county, city, and town governments; but they also included church archives and other manuscript materials and early American imprints found in books and newspapers.

The boon for genealogists and other historians is that the surviving inventories and publications of the Historical Records Survey provide an invaluable roadmap to the availability and location of a wide number of historical records and manuscript materials in counties, churches, and archives across the United States. The inventories produced by Historical Records Survey projects generally go beyond just a list of records; they also include historical background material on the relevant county, church, etc.

One of the biggest projects of the Historical Records Survey was the Survey of County Records. Field workers inventoried the extant public (and some private) records of counties in states across the nation—locating, describing, and classifying government records, manuscripts, and church records—to make them more easily accessible to county officials, historians, and researchers. The WPA workers also compiled histories of each county and descriptions of the organization and function of each government unit. The completed inventory for each county, along with the historical background material, was to be published as a guide for each county.

The registration link for this upcoming program is https://leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/wpa-historical-records-survey-and-genealogy.  If you encounter any issues with registering, feel free to contact me and I will register you for the program.  There is still plenty of room so feel free to bring any guests.  Thank you for your continued support.

Details

Date:
June 3, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Event Category:

Organizer

Bryan L. Mulcahy
Phone
239-533-4626
Email
bmulcahy@leegov.com
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Venue

Fort Myers Regional Library – In Person
1651 Lee Street, Room A & B
Fort Myers, FL 33901 United States
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Phone
239-533-4626
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