Reclaim the Records
Reclaim the Records is a non-profit organization dedicated to obtaining and freely sharing access to important genealogical and historical records that have been locked away or made inaccessible by government agencies. Through persistent efforts, including legal actions and Freedom of Information requests, they work to recover these vital records, ensuring they are available to the public for free. Their work is crucial for genealogists and historians alike, as it opens doors to previously hidden information, enabling deeper, more accurate research into family histories and the broader social history of communities.
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Best Websites: Diving into Reclaim the Records – An Interview with Brooke Schreier Ganz. “In this episode of Best Websites, Lisa Louise Cooke talks with Brooke Schreier Ganz from Reclaim the Records, a group that aims to make genealogical records more accessible to researchers.”
