Read Freedmen’s Bureau Records: How to Use the Map

Did You Know? Did you know that the Freedmen’s Bureau records for most states, as well as Freedman’s Bank records, are available online? You can use our maps to see if the records for your area of research interest are online. If they are online, you can...

Descriptive Pamphlets: In-Depth Guides to Each State

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has prepared detailed descriptive pamphlets for each state where the Freedmen’s Bureau operated. The descriptive pamphlets are in-depth guides to the records contained on each microfilm. To get the most...