Government programs affect our lives daily. Some of our ancestors worked for the United States government in various ways. Perhaps a family member was a civilian employee for the government, was part of the WPA program, or participated in the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Fortunately, the government retains records for all employees. Just as the Military Personnel Record set is the home for twentieth century military records, the Civilian Personnel Record set maintains civilian employee records for the same era. Both set of records are located in St. Louis and are part of the National Archives system.

National Archives Records Administration
National Civilian Personnel Records
1 Archives Dr, Spanish Lake, MO 63138
314-801-0800

 

Bibliography

Eales, Anne Bruner, and Robert M. Kvasnicka. Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States. 3rd edition. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2000.

Guide to the National Archives of the United States. 3 volumes. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1994.

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