NEWS RELEASES
New Website Makes NPS Records Available To Public
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved through NPS's website.
WASHINGTON -- A newly launched public website unveiled by The National Park Service (NPS) is converting more than 32,000 NPS records available to the public, allowing access to NPS drawings and documents in a convenient, user-friendly, digital form. A multitude of collections is expected to be of interest to academic researchers, students, history enthusiasts, educators, and the like, working on historical studies, project planning, or studying natural and cultural resources. Among other items, the collection contains the original drawings of the main immigration building at Ellis Island National Monument, a concessionaire shop in 1933 at Muir Woods National Monument, and historical documents of Alcatraz Island.
“Our collections represent the National Park Service’s commitment to the preservation of unique places and resources held for future generations by documenting our past, present, and anticipated endeavors,” said Ray Todd, Denver Service Center Director, in an agency press release. “The public can now easily discover a treasure trove of American history with just a few clicks on their computer keyboard or mobile device.” For more details, visit the public eTIC website here, along with a Quick Facts infographic.
For the full press release by NPS, follow this link.