What kinds of records does the National Archives and Records Administration maintain?
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) maintains 38 Privacy Act systems, covering records maintained on National Archives staff, contractors, volunteers, researchers and other individuals that are affiliated with the agency. If you have never been affiliated with the National Archives through employment, or if you have never contacted the National Archives as a donor or researcher, it is unlikely that we maintain any operational records referenced under your name. To determine the kinds of records we maintain, go to the Inventory of Privacy Act Systems of Records. How can I request access to National Archives records about myself? To request access to information about yourself contained in a National Archives Privacy Act system of records, write the National Archives Privacy Act Officer, National Archives and Records Administration, Room 3110, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001. (Note: email requests are not accepted). A proper Privacy Act request letter m
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