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They are grouped by the following topics: <a href="#background">Background</a>, <a href="#participation">Participation, <a href="#requirements">Collection Requirements, <a href="#submit">Submitting Materials, <a href="#access">Research and Access, <a href="#collections">Existing Collections, and <a href="#general">General Information.</a></p> </div> <div id="s-la-content-search-85557" class="s-la-content-search s-la-content"> <form method="get" name="s-la-searchform" id="s-la-searchform-85557" action="/veterans-history/search/" role="search" aria-labelledby="s-la-content-search-query-85557"> <input type="hidden" name="t" value="0" /> <input type="hidden" name="g[]" value="6193" /> <label for="s-la-content-search-query-85557" class="s-la-searchform-label sr-only control-label">Search</label> <div class="input-group"> <input type="text" id="s-la-content-search-query-85557" class="s-la-content-search-query form-control" name="q" placeholder="What are you looking for..." value="" 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class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Background">Background</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">2616</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/368984" data-faqid="368984">What is an oral history?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" 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href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Background">Background</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">701</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/304253" data-faqid="304253">Who retains copyright of donated collections?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 09, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Background">Background</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1134</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/304254" data-faqid="304254">What is the Gold Star Families Voices Act?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Oct 27, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Background">Background</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1068</span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="s-la-content-text-108485" class="s-la-content-text s-la-content"> <h3 id="participation">Participation</h3> </div> <div id="s-la-content-faqlist-108486" class="s-la-content-faqlist s-la-content clearfix"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/322545" data-faqid="322545">How do I start the process of submitting a collection to the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Oct 27, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">2774</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369022" data-faqid="369022">How do I locate veterans to interview?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Oct 27, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1087</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/322548" data-faqid="322548">Who is eligible to submit their service story to the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 17, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1713</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369025" data-faqid="369025">Who conducts the interview?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 09, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">973</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369027" data-faqid="369027">Is there someone in my area who could interview me?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"><p>I am a veteran, and would like to submit an oral history interview to the Veterans History Project.</p></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 09, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">768</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369028" data-faqid="369028">Can I share the story of a deceased veteran?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1077</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369032" data-faqid="369032">How can Scout Troops participate in the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">569</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369036" data-faqid="369036">Is there a deadline for participating in, or submitting materials to, the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">676</span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="s-la-content-text-108487" class="s-la-content-text s-la-content"> <h3 id="requirements">Collection Requirements</h3> </div> <div id="s-la-content-faqlist-108488" class="s-la-content-faqlist s-la-content clearfix"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/322549" data-faqid="322549">What comprises a Veterans History Project collection?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 22, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Participation">Participation</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1510</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369047" data-faqid="369047">Can I submit multiple veterans collections on the same storage media?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">465</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369048" data-faqid="369048">Why do you require original materials vs. copies?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 09, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">619</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369052" data-faqid="369052">Can I submit digital (electronic) versions of documents and photos?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">784</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369054" data-faqid="369054">My photos were taken on a digital camera. Can I submit those in a digital format?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 14, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">436</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369294" data-faqid="369294">Does the Veterans History Project accept email collections?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">345</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369298" data-faqid="369298">Can I record an interview using the camera or audio apps on my smartphone or tablet?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">715</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369302" data-faqid="369302">Does the Veterans History Project require transcripts?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 14, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Collection%20Requirements">Collection Requirements</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">408</span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="s-la-content-text-108489" class="s-la-content-text s-la-content"> <h3 id="submit">Submitting Materials</h3> </div> <div id="s-la-content-faqlist-108490" class="s-la-content-faqlist s-la-content clearfix"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369310" data-faqid="369310">How do I submit materials to the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1070</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369318" data-faqid="369318">Will the Veterans History Project provide courtesy copies of my collection materials after I submit them?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 01, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">382</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369320" data-faqid="369320">Am I allowed to submit my interview to another repository, such as a local historical society?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">389</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369321" data-faqid="369321">What if I forgot to include something? Can I add to an existing collection?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">357</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369323" data-faqid="369323">What paperwork does the Veterans History Project require, and why?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">557</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369328" data-faqid="369328">Am I required to provide my race or other demographical information?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 14, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">262</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369329" data-faqid="369329">What happens if my submission does not meet the minimum requirements?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 14, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">307</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369330" data-faqid="369330">How do I safeguard private or classified information?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 14, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">439</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369331" data-faqid="369331">How long will it take for my collection to appear online?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Submitting%20Materials">Submitting Materials</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">549</span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="s-la-content-text-108491" class="s-la-content-text s-la-content"> <h3 id="access">Research and Access</h3> </div> <div id="s-la-content-faqlist-108492" class="s-la-content-faqlist s-la-content clearfix"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369352" data-faqid="369352">How are Veterans History Project collections used?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">437</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369355" data-faqid="369355">How can I access Veterans History Project collections?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">1347</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369359" data-faqid="369359">How does the Veterans History Project determine which collection materials will be viewable online?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">341</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369362" data-faqid="369362">What information is made public in the Veterans History Project online collection?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">336</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369363" data-faqid="369363">What information is made available to onsite researchers for undigitized collection materials?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">388</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369365" data-faqid="369365">Can Veterans History Project collection materials be used in publications or in exhibitions outside the Library of Congress?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">516</span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="s-la-content-text-108493" class="s-la-content-text s-la-content"> <h3 id="collections">Existing Collections</h3> </div> <div id="s-la-content-faqlist-108494" class="s-la-content-faqlist s-la-content clearfix"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369368" data-faqid="369368">What does AFC2001/001 stand for?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"><p>What is an American Folklife Center collection accession number?</p></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Existing%20Collections">Existing Collections</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">444</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369371" data-faqid="369371">I found an error. What should I do?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Existing%20Collections">Existing Collections</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">335</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369372" data-faqid="369372">I can鈥檛 find my biographical information online. What happened?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jul 19, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Existing%20Collections">Existing Collections</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">317</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369374" data-faqid="369374">How do I download digitized collection materials?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Aug 23, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Existing%20Collections">Existing Collections</a></span></li><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Research%20and%20Access">Research and Access</a></span></li><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=Veterans%20History%20Project">Veterans History Project</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">589</span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> <div id="s-la-content-text-108495" class="s-la-content-text s-la-content"> <h3 id="general">General Information</h3> </div> <div id="s-la-content-faqlist-108496" class="s-la-content-faqlist s-la-content clearfix"> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/304255" data-faqid="304255">Can I obtain my military service records or get information about my medals and decorations from the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 17, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=General%20Information">General Information</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">691</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369379" data-faqid="369379">Does the Veterans History Project verify the stories it receives?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=General%20Information">General Information</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">590</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369381" data-faqid="369381">I served with one of the veterans listed in the Veterans History Project Collection. How can I get in touch?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 2022</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=General%20Information">General Information</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">246</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369384" data-faqid="369384">Can I visit the Veterans History Project?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=General%20Information">General Information</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">470</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369397" data-faqid="369397">Does the Veterans History Project accept financial contributions?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Nov 30, 2024</span> <span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-topics"><span class="metalabel">Topics:</span> <ul class="list-inline metavalue" aria-label="Topics:"><li><span class="label label-topic"><a href="/veterans-history/search/?t=0&adv=1&topics=General%20Information">General Information</a></span></li></ul><span class="divider">|</span></span> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-views"><span class="metalabel">Views:</span> <span class="metavalue">319</span></span> </div> </li> <li class="s-la-faq-listing"> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-q"> <a href="https://ask.loc.gov/veterans-history/faq/369399" data-faqid="369399">How do I find out about Veterans History Project events and initiatives?</a> </div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-details"></div> <div class="s-la-faq-listing-meta"> <span class="s-la-faq-listing-updated"><span class="metalabel">Last Updated:</span> <span class="metavalue">Jun 15, 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