National Archives looking for people to transcribe documents ahead of nation’s 250th anniversary

Framed document written in part by John Adams and signed by him before the American Revolutionary War A document from King George’s Inferior court of common dated March 7, 1761, signed by future U.S. President John Adams (as “Adams”), with over 100 words written in his hand on the front, framed and with a printed picture of Adams, should bring $1,800-$3.200. Also, a one-page letter handwritten by Andrew Jackson and dated July 23, 1817, penned from the Nashville Head Quarters and sent to then-Secretary of the Navy Benjamin William Crowninshield, framed. (Courtesy: Ahlers & Ogletree) ((Courtesy: Ahlers & Ogletree))

WASHINGTON, DC — The National Archives is looking for volunteers to help transcribe historic documents ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

The archive has documents dating back to the Revolutionary War that are written in cursive and need to be transcribed.

Documents include pension records, immigration materials and other historic items.

More information about volunteering is available on the national archives website.