To determine John D. Rockefeller's status, it was necessary to seek information in biographies not part of Record Group 110. When approaching records in this record group, researchers should be advised that the files are uneven, and their quality differs from district to district. Many records have long since been lost. If, on the other hand, a researcher chooses the correct series, there is a good chance some answers will be in the offing. Researchers should provide the place of residence of the person in whom they are interested and, if known, the congressional district.
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Michael T. Meier is an archivist in the Old Military and Civil Branch of the National Archives. He received his Ph.D. degree in history from Memphis State University. A Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, series 3, vol.