The National Archives of the United States

by Herman J. Viola

Book Overview

50 TH ANNIVERSARY VOLUME Hardcover: 282 pages Publisher: Harry N Abrams (Reprint 1986) Language: English ISBN-10: 0810913674 ISBN-13: 978-0810913677 Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.8 x 1.3 inches... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0810913674
• Release Date: January 1984
• Publisher: Harry N Abrams Inc
• Length: 282 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Read About the Archives; Learn the History of the U.S.

The National Archives, to many people, is an interesting place to visit while they're in D.C., so they can peer through thick glass to see the Constitution, Declaration of Independence, and Bill of Rights. But the building houses so very much more. This magnificent book tells the story of the Archives, how it came to be, and the many functions it serves. It then goes on to describe many of the items contained in the Archives, along with rare and incredible photos, and in telling their story, tells the story of our nation. You might expect this to be dry as dust but far from it, this book is exceptionally well written and fascinating to read. I highly recommend this to anyone with even a passing interest in learning more about our country's history. For reference, from the inside dustcover: "The National Archives of the United States is marking its fiftieth anniversary this year, and this volume is celebrating the event. "Few Americans have not left some trace in government records, and for anyone tracing his family roots, the National Archives is the place to look. Indeed, the range of material contained in the Archives is immense. Of course, unique original documents like the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights are enshrined here, along with the Louisiana Purchase treaty, Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and the Homestead Act. So are presidential campaign buttons, illustrated family bibles, the passenger list for the Lusitania's final voyage, patent drawings, and almost every government document of importance. "The fascinating text for this new volume is written by Herman J. Viola, director of the National Anthropological Archives. He is the author of several books and many articles in the field of American history. Viola is the perfect guide to the Archives, expertly leading us through our nation's history with facts, figures, and anecdotes. Stunning pictures - 106 in full color - were created especially for this book, illustrating the objects and documents discussed in the text. "This volume, which includes a bibliography and an index, will be treasured by those who visit the Archives and by those who delight in discovering America's story. The National Archives' extraordinary collection - our official history - is a collection that truly belongs to us all."

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