What's in a name? If the name is shucker, we know that the person in question removes the shells from clams or oysters (or husks from ears of corn).
The Early Days of Television
It's possible to identify Americans who were working in the new medium of television in 1940: here's how!
Searching for Sailors
It’s relatively simple to search for U.S. Navy sailors in training in the 1940 federal population census. This blog post shows you how!
Lighthouse Keepers
It’s relatively simple to search for lighthouse keepers in the 1940 federal population census. This blog post shows you how!
Working for the CCC
The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program for unemployed, unmarried men that operated in the United States from 1933 to 1942. Originally for young men ages 18–25, it was eventually expanded to ages 17–28. 3 million men participated in the program during its lifespan. CCC construction projects in parks nationwide led…
Grand Army of the Republic Cemeteries
Numerous cemeteries in the United States were created and maintained for the purpose of providing final resting places for persons who belonged to a particular society or association. The following record collection in Ancestry Library Edition includes records of burials in many of these cemeteries: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current The Grand Army of…
Pelicans, Sharks, and Prisoners
It’s possible to search for Alcatraz Prison inmates and employees in the 1940 U.S. population census. Alcatraz Prison was a federal prison located on an island in San Francisco Bay. The Spanish explorer who first sited the island noted that it was literally covered with California brown pelicans (the name Alcatraz is in fact an…
Lords and Ladies of the (Three) Rings
It’s possible to search for circus and carnival performers/workers in the 1940 U.S. population census. On the Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) landing page you will find a list of available U.S. population schedules in the lower right corner. Select 1940, and you will be presented with a search screen. Try the following searches: Occupation…
Searching Early St. Louis Death Records for Orphan/Foundling Deaths
The following record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) covers nearly all deaths recorded in the Death Registry Books for St. Louis during the period August 1850 through December 1902: St. Louis, Missouri, Death Records, 1850-1902 Statewide registration of deaths was not required in Missouri until 1910, so only about 60 percent of St…
African American Photo Collection, 1850-2000
This record collection in Ancestry Library Edition (Ancestry LE) contains public domain photos and prints relating to African American persons and culture (19th and early 20th century). These images are part of the collections of the U.S. National Archives and the Library of Congress. All images contain some descriptive data. This data may include: Title…
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