Microfilm Research Appointment - National Archives at St. Louis

Microfilm Research Appointment - National Archives at St. Louis

Microfilm Research Appointment at National Archives at St. Louis

By National Archives at St. Louis

Date and time

Tuesday, May 28 · 9am - 4pm CDT

Location

1 Archives Dr

1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138

About this event

  • 7 hours



The National Archives at St. Louis is pleased to offer research appointments for the Microfilm records in our holdings.

Available Microfilm Records include:

  • WWI Reports of Changes 1918
  • WWI Sick Reports
  • U.S. Army Morning Reports (1940-1968)
  • U.S. Army Air Forces Morning Reports (1940-1947)
  • U.S. Air Force Morning (1947-1958)
  • U.S. Army Air Forces and U.S. Air Force Flight Reocrds

Research visits are by appointment only and are scheduled no further than three months in advance. New weekly appointment blocks open each Monday. The Microfilm Research Room is open Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Microfilm research appointments are limited to one appointment per individual. Multiple appointments booked for the same day will be automatically cancelled.

All researchers must register for a NARA Researcher Card. Researchers are encouraged to pre-register in advance of a visit. This process consists of two parts, including completing the Online Researcher Orientation and Online Kiosk Registration.

Researchers may request a virtual consultation. To request a virtual consultation, please email stlarr.archives@nara.gov at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled visit.


For more information about conducting research at the National Archives at St. Louis, please visit https://www.archives.gov/st-louis .


Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Microfilm Appointment or a Textual Appointment?

Most of our records (Like the Official Military Personnel Files) are in paper format or "textual." However, Some of our most popular records like the Army and Air Force Morning Reports, and Flight Records are on Microfilm. If you're not sure, just email us at stlarr.archives@nara.gov.

What types of records does this facility have?

The National Archives at St. Louis houses personal data series records including Official Military Personnel Files (OMPFs), Civilian Personnel Files of federal employment (OPFs), Army and Air force Morning Reports, Courts Martial Records of Trial, Selective Service System Records, and much more!

Should I contact NARA in advance of my onsite research visit?

Yes, researchers should contact NARA at least four weeks in advance of your onsite research visit. Staff are available to provide you with advance consultation services, and answer questions you might have about your visit. You can contact a us at stlarr.archives@nara.gov

Can I obtain a copy of my DD-214 by visiting the Research Room?

That depends on when you were discharged. The Research Room only provides access to military records of vets discharged 62 years ago (or more) from today's date (including reserve time). To request a copy of your DD-214, visit: https://vetrecs.archives.gov/VeteranRequest/home.html

Can I obtain my civilian employment records or SF-50 in the Research Room?

No. to obtain a copy of your SF-50, visit: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/insure-faq/health/how-to-find-my-sf-50-for-former-federal-employees/#:~:text=If%20you%20recently%20left%20your,archives.gov%2Ffrc%2F

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Researchers must coordinate with the Archival Research Room to submit requests and forms needed for the visit. First time researchers are required to provide additional information and forms (see Archival Research Room, Policies and Procedures). Researchers are encouraged to submit these forms in advance. They are also required to attend an orientation and view our new Research Room policies available in the right sidebar.

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