Seventeen branch offices are in major metropolitan areas throughout the country. The National Archives also has military and service related records, passenger arrival records, and other records of value to persons involved in genealogical research. A copy of the free leaflet, Genealogical Records in the National Archives is available on request. The National Archives has various publications for sale. The Archives have microfilmed all censuses.
Individuals can purchase copies of the microfilm rolls and associated genealogical materials.
Various rolls of microfilm are available for rental at the National Archives. BACK TO TOP 5. The local library is a good starting point for gathering facts about Native Americans and Native American tribes including history, culture, historic tribal territories, and migration patterns. Learn as much as you can about the tribe from which you believe yourself to be descended. A few churches have very good records of important events in the lives of members such as baptismal and marriage certificates and memorial books.