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New Index Streamlines Navigating the Texas General Land Office’s County Boundary Files

Within the Texas General Land Office Archives, the County Boundary Files are a relatively small, niche area of research. Consisting of…

Bringing Texas History to Life Through Public Outreach

Staff at the Texas General Land Office Archives have the privilege of sharing Texas history and the stories that shaped the state with the…

Sunny Skies for Wings and Wheels

As the engine of the Piper Navajo roared to life on the tarmac Saturday at Portage County Regional Airport in Shalersville, Chris Gilmore’s…

Preserving Texas History with Cutting‑Edge Technology: The GLO’s New i2S Quartz A0 HD Scanner

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) Archives and Records Division is proud to announce an important step forward in its ongoing work to…

The Bacon Creek Flashpoint: An 1861 Frontier Cold Case

How a Security Vacuum and “Archival Silence” Turned a 19th-Century Mystery into a Permanent Local Verdict.

Exploring New Orleans Music History and Archival Work with Melissa A. Weber

What are the Best Tools to Convert Handwritten Notes into Editable Text?

Digitizing handwritten notes has become essential for students, professionals, and anyone who wants to keep their work organized…

Discovering the ‘City of Peace’ One Step at a Time

The Manchester International Peace Society host a peace walk that gives locals a glimpse into the historic significance of Manchester and…

It has come to my attention through decades of time that Facebook

has never had any real-world value to me

Why Californians Are Digitizing Their Photos Now More Than Ever

Across California, a quiet but urgent movement is taking place. Families, entrepreneurs, archivists, researchers, universities, real estate…

Under the Late Colonial Yoke

Enslaved Lives in 19th-Century Cuba

Where Community Memory Really Lives: Inside Nevada’s Forgotten Fraternal Archives

By Audie Robinson

Folkways: Smithsonian’s Pandora Station