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National Register of Archives: Simple Search

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Simple search (Combining the Personal Index and Diaries & Papers Index ):
Name
Search by name:To search for the papers of an individual enter one or more elements of his/her name e.g. Arthur Wellesley, then click on Search
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Description
Search by description: To search by description e.g. field marshal or by peerage title e.g. Wellington enter the term in the Description field, then click on Search
 
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Other ways to search: Advanced search of the Personal Index
Browse a combined listing of the Personal Index and the Diaries & Papers Index

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