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"Know Your Records" Lecture Series
The National Archives is pleased to present the "Know Your Records" Lecture
Series. These weekly presentations are devoted to informing the public and staff
about records housed at the National Archives and how one can access and use
them for research. During the month of October, there are three presentations
on the Records of Congress. Each hour-long lecture will begin at 11 A.M..
Subversive Activities Investigation Committees
October 12 and 14
During the week of October 11, Archivist Edward Schamel will explore how researchers
can study the subversive activities investigation committees: the House Un-American
Activities Committee (HUAC), the Senate Internal Security Subcommittee (SISS),
and the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI). The first lecture
will be held Tuesday, October 12 in Room G-24 at Archives I. The lecture will
be offered again on Thursday, October 14, in Lecture Room C at the National
Archives at College Park.
Private Claims Submitted to Congress
October 19 and 21
During the week of October 18, Archives Specialist Jessie Kratz will highlight
private claims submitted to Congress and discuss how researchers can access
these records. The first lecture will be held Tuesday, October 19 in Room G-24
at the National Archives Building, Washington DC. This lecture will be repeated
at the National Archives at College Park, in Lecture Room D, on Thursday, October
21.
Cartoons and Political Drawings of Clifford K. Berryman
October 26 and 28
During the week of October 25, Archives Specialist Ida Brudnick will examine
the cartoons and political drawings of Clifford K. Berryman housed in the Center
for Legislative Archives. The first lecture will be held Tuesday, October 26
in Room G-24 at the National Archives Building, Washington DC. This lecture
will be repeated at the National Archives at College Park, in Lecture Room E,
on Thursday, October 28.
For more events, please visit the National
Archives Calendar of Events.
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