2024 Genealogy Series - Alien Files: Researching Immigrant Ancestors at NARA (June 18, 2024)

2024 Genealogy Series, Session 4 of 5 - Alien Files (A-Files): Researching Immigrant Ancestors at the National Archives​ by Elizabeth Burnes
Elizabeth Burnes is a Subject Matter Expert for Immigrant Related Records and an archivist at the National Archives at Kansas City.
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Learn about the Alien Files (A-Files), a rich source of biographical information for family research. The A-Files contain United States immigrant documents generated and collected since the mid-20th century with a wealth of data, including visas, photographs, applications, correspondence, and more. Participants in this session will understand who should have an A-File, discover online search methods to determine whether records are available at the National Archives, and gain the skills to successfully place a request.
00:00- Presentation Welcome
01:46 - Introduction, presenter biography, overview
03:06 - Background information
06:14 -Research value of A-Files
07:06 - Who should have an A-File?
08:10 - What A-Files are available at the National Archives?
09:44 - Common misconceptions
13:12 - File content
19:20 - Miscellaneous A-File content
24:58 - Records request process
32:29 - Submitting a records request
34:26 - What if there is no match in the National Archives catalog?
35:36 - A-Files Fee schedule
36:13 - More resources
36:42 - Contact us
37:10 - Closing, Event Survey, Other Resources
38:19 - Questions and Answers in the chat
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