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For details about the May 22 release of the A-Files and dedication of the Tom Lantos Research Center see this media alert.
Alien Files (A-Files) at the National Archives at San Francisco
View or read the transcript from a newscast, "National Archives Help Trace Family Roots Records Housed In San Bruno."
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1906 San Francisco Earthquake and Fire
View our online exhibit with documents about the earthquake aftermath
Visit the online Exhibit, The Deadly Virus: The Influenza Epidemic of 1918, featuring holdings from the National Archives at Riverside and San Francisco.

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Resources for Teaching History in California

World War II on the Home Front

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World War II Bond Rally

"World War II bond rally , AJC Band, from Hamilton Field at US Navy Yard, Mare Island, CA." 06/26/1945
From Record Group 181, The National Archives at San Francisco.

The National Archives at San Francisco

Please Note: On Monday, June 18, 2012, the City of San Bruno will begin construction of a sidewalk along Commodore Drive in front of our building. At times there will be alternate routes along Commodore Drive and closures of parking lot entrances. The project will be underway for approximately 2 months. This project is not anticipated to have an effect upon archival operations. If you have questions regarding access to the building, please call 650-238-3501.

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The Regional Archives in San Francisco.

Our holdings are comprised of Federal records from northern and central California, Nevada (except Clark County), Hawaii, and American Samoa and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. They constitute a major primary resource for the study of Asian-Pacific immigration, environmental and natural history, naval and military activity in the Pacific, the Native American experience, and many other aspects of United States history.

Also located in the Leo J. Ryan Federal Building, the Federal Records Center provides temporary storage of retired Federal records. Additionally, Records Management program staff provide assistance to Federal agencies.

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The National Archives at San Francisco
Please contact us for an appointment in advance to make the best use of your time at our facility
Federal Records Center
Records Management

Address:

Leo J. Ryan Federal Building
1000 Commodore Drive
San Bruno, California 94066-2350

Directions:

The facility is located in San Bruno, California, approximately 12 miles south of San Francisco, about 5 minutes from San Francisco International Airport.