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*[https://transcription.si.edu/browse?filter=owner%3A16 Freedmen's Bureau - Browse Projects]
*[https://transcription.si.edu/browse?filter=owner%3A16 Freedmen's Bureau - Browse Projects]


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=== Index and Image Visibility ===
=== Index and Image Visibility ===
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=== To Browse This Collection ===
=== To Browse This Collection ===
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Image:United States, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education (14-1367) Teacher's Monthly Report DGS 7675829_49.jpg|1866 Teacher's Monthly Report
Image:United States, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education (14-1367) Teacher's Monthly Report DGS 7675829_49.jpg|1866 Teacher's Monthly Report
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=== Inventory ===
For a list of all the titles included in this Historical Records publication see [[United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education - Inventory]]


''' Record Types '''
''' Record Types '''
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*Locate your ancestor in the 1870 Census.  Most local Bureau activities ended (except from claims and education) in December 1868.
*Locate your ancestor in the 1870 Census.  Most local Bureau activities ended (except from claims and education) in December 1868.
*Check the records of the local field office in the area(s) where you believe your ancestor lived between June 1865 and December 1868.  
*Check the records of the local field office in the area(s) where you believe your ancestor lived between June 1865 and December 1868.  
*Determine, if possible, the name of the former owner. The 1860 Slave Schedule may be helpful. Also consider searching the 1860 and 1870 Agricultural Schedules.  
*Determine, if possible, the name of the former owner. The 1860 Slave Schedule may be helpful. Also consider searching the 1860 and 1870 Agriculture Schedules.  
*The Bureau created many different types of records. Review the record types in the Collection Content section in this article.  
*The Bureau created many different types of records. Review the record types in the Collection Content section in this article.  
*While searching Bureau records remember to search other records of the local government, including marriage and court records and especially the 1867 or later voter registrations.
*While searching Bureau records remember to search other records of the local government, including marriage and court records and especially the 1867 or later voter registrations.
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{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at [https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/2427894 United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education, 1865-1872]. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
{{HR Tip|More images are available in the FamilySearch Catalog at {{FSC|2427894|item|disp=United States, Freedmen's Bureau, Records of the Superintendent of Education and of the Division of Education, 1865-1872}}. Some catalog records link to multiple references. In this case, click on a reference to find a camera icon to see images.}}
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
=== How Do I Analyze the Results? ===  
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a [[Use_Appropriate_Forms#Prepare_a_Research_Log |research log]].
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These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
These collections may have additional materials to help you with your research.
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
=== FamilySearch Catalog ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/722504 Paula K. Byers, ed. ''African American genealogical sourcebook'' New York, New York : Gale Research, c1995 FS Library 973 F27afg] See pages 68-98
*Paula K. Byers, ed. ''African American genealogical sourcebook'' New York, New York : Gale Research, c1995 {{FSC|722504|item|disp=FS Library 973 F27afg}} See pages 68-98
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/829837 Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''Finding a place called home : a guide to African-American genealogy and historical identity'' New York, New York : Random House, c1999 FS Library 973 F2wd] See chapter 8
*Dee Parmer Woodtor, ''Finding a place called home : a guide to African-American genealogy and historical identity'' New York, New York : Random House, c1999 {{FSC|829837|item|disp=FS Library 973 F2wd}} See chapter 8
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/4440734 George R. Bentley, ''A history of the Freedmen's Bureau.'' Reprint. Philadelphia, PA : University of Pennsylvania, 1955. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania, 2016 FS Library Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania, 2016. FS Library 973.714 F875b]
*George R. Bentley, ''A history of the Freedmen's Bureau.'' Reprint. Philadelphia, PA : University of Pennsylvania, 1955. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania, 2016 FS Library Philadelphia, Pennsylvania : University of Pennsylvania, 2016. {{FSC|4440734|item|disp=FS Library 973.714 F875b}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3416545 edited by Richard Zuczek, ''Encyclopedia of the Reconstruction Era.'' 2 volumes. Westport, Connecticut : Greenwood Press, ©2006 FS Library 973 N26z ]
*edited by Richard Zuczek, ''Encyclopedia of the Reconstruction Era.'' 2 volumes. Westport, Connecticut : Greenwood Press, ©2006 {{FSC|3416545|item|disp=FS Library 973 N26z }}
*[https://familysearch.org/search/catalog/722586 ''The fire of liberty in their hearts: the diary of Jacob E. Yoder of the Freedmen's Bureau School, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1866-1870'']
*''Samuel L. Horst, ed ''The fire of liberty in their hearts: the diary of Jacob E. Yoder of the Freedmen's Bureau School, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1866-1870''{{FSC|722586|item|disp=FS Library 921.73 Y73h}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/83202 Rupert Sargent Holland, edited, ''Letters and diary of Laura M. Towne; written from the Sea Islands of South Carolina, 1862-1884'' Cambridge at the Riverside Press, 1912 Reprint. " New York, New York : Negro Universities Press, 1969 FS Library 921.73 T661t]
*Rupert Sargent Holland, edited, ''Letters and diary of Laura M. Towne; written from the Sea Islands of South Carolina, 1862-1884'' Cambridge at the Riverside Press, 1912 Reprint. " New York, New York : Negro Universities Press, 1969 {{FSC|83202|item|disp=FS Library 921.73 T661t}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/479251 Correspondence & school reports, 1865-1871 Superintendent of Education for the state of Arkansas]
*Margo Lee Williams, ''From Hill Town to Strieby : education and the American Missionary Association in the Uwharrie "Back Country" of Randolph County, North Carolina'' Crofton, Kentucky : Backintyme Publishing, 2016 {{FSC|3461406|item|disp=FS Library 975.661 D2w}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/3461406 Margo Lee Williams, ''From Hill Town to Strieby : education and the American Missionary Association in the Uwharrie "Back Country" of Randolph County, North Carolina'' Crofton, Kentucky : Backintyme Publishing, 2016 FS Library 975.661 D2w]
*{{FSC|479251|item|disp=Correspondence & school reports, 1865-1871 Superintendent of Education for the state of Arkansas}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2562476 Clifton H. Johnson, ''American Missionary Association archives as a source for the study of American history'' New York : American Missionary Association and the Division of Higher Education of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries,1964?]
*{{FSC|1921168|item|disp=Virginia Historical Society. Virginia, Richmond, Chimborazo School records, 1868-1869}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/1921168 Virginia Historical Society. Virginia, Richmond, Chimborazo School records, 1868-1869]


=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
=== FamilySearch Historical Records ===
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*[[Virginia, Freedmen's Bureau Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
*[[Virginia, Freedmen's Bureau Records - FamilySearch Historical Records]]
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
=== FamilySearch Digital Library ===
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/702586 Elaine Everly, Willna Pacheli, comp. ''Preliminary inventory of the records of the field offices of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands : record group 105.''Washington, D.C. : National Archives and Records Service, 1973.]
*{{FSC|702586|item|disp= Elaine Everly, Willna Pacheli, comp. ''Preliminary inventory of the records of the field offices of the Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands : record group 105.''Washington, D.C. : National Archives and Records Service, 1973.}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2021516 ''Officers' manual : Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.'' (Washington, 1866)]
*{{FSC|2021516|item|disp=''Officers' manual : Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands.'' (Washington, 1866)}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/2562476 Clifton H. Johnson, ''American Missionary Association archives as a source for the study of American history'' New York : American Missionary Association and the Division of Higher Education of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries,1964?]
*{{FSC|2562476|item|disp=Clifton H. Johnson, ''American Missionary Association archives as a source for the study of American history'' New York : American Missionary Association and the Division of Higher Education of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries,1964?}}
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/572795 ''Minutes of the Freedmen's Convention Held in the City of Raleigh, on the 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th, of October, 1866'' Raleigh: Standard Book and Job Office, 1866]
*[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/viewer/572795 ''Minutes of the Freedmen's Convention Held in the City of Raleigh, on the 2nd, 3rd,4th and 5th, of October, 1866'' Raleigh: Standard Book and Job Office, 1866]
*{{FSC|2562476|item|disp=Clifton H. Johnson, ''American Missionary Association archives as a source for the study of American history'' New York : American Missionary Association and the Division of Higher Education of the United Church Board for Homeland Ministries,1964?}}


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