num_pages: 282
description: The National Archives of the United States is marking its fiftieth anniversary this year, and this volume is celebrating the event. Few Americans have not left some trace in government records, and for anyone tracing his family roots, The National Archives is the place to look. Indeed, the range of material contained in the Archives is immense. Of course, unique original documents like the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are enshrined here, along with the Louisiana Purchase treaty, Lincoln's Emancipation, and the Homestead Act. So are presidential campaign buttons, illustrated family bibles, the passenger list for the Lusitania's final voyage, patent drawings, and almost every government document of importance. The fascinating text for this new volume is written by Herman J. Viola, director of the National Anthropological Archives. He is the author of several books and many articles in the field of American history. Viola is the perfect guide to the Archives, expertly leading us through our nation's history with facts, figures, and anecdotes. Stunning pictures—106 in full color—were created especially for this book, illustrating the objects and documents discussed in the text. This volume, which includes a bibliography and an index, will be treasured by those who visit the Archive and by those who delight in discovering America's story. The National Archives' extraordinary collection—our official history—is a collection that truly belongs to us all.50th Anniversary volume.
language: English
title: The National Archives of the United States
titlecomplete: The National Archives of the United States
genres: American History, History, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 16
publisher: Harry N. Abrams