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10 Sep 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
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Footnote.com Takes Social Networking into the Past
10 Sep 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
San Francisco -- September 10, 2008 Losing a loved one can result in a range of emotions, from the grief and sorrow to comfort, which often comes from reminiscing stories and memories with family and friends. The challenge arises when there is no single place where all of these stories can easily come together to be shared, enriched and preserved.
Now at Footnote.com, anyone can find or create Footnote Pages where users connect and share stories, photos, and information about the people important to them.
To kick-off the new Footnote Pages, Footnote.com today released over 80 million of these pages created from data from the Social Security Death Index. Most visitors will find existing pages about several deceased friends and family members already on the site.
Footnote.com was selected from over 1,000 applicants to launch Footnote Pages at this year’s TechCrunch50 held in San Francisco. Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote, demonstrated Footnote Pages to an audience of over 1,500 investors, bloggers, and major media outlets.
“We encourage people to upload their personal shoeboxes of photos and documents to Footnote.com,” explains Wilding. “Now with Footnote Pages, friends and family can come together to share stories and memories about the people they care about.”
Described as Facebook for the Deceased, these pages feature a photo gallery, an interactive timeline and map, and other tools that bring people together to create a more colorful and rich picture of the past. “Social networking is not only for the younger generations any more,” explains Wilding. “We are seeing Baby Boomers contribute and connect online in increasing numbers. Footnote Pages are an easy way for this audience to interact with each other and learn things they would not otherwise know about deceased friends and family.”
Beyond profiling people, Footnote pages can also be used to document and discuss historical events or places including: the Vietnam War, the Assassination of JFK and the Lincoln-Douglas Debates.
Unlike other social networking sites, Footnote.com provides content that enables users to tell and share stories from the past. Through its partnership with the National Archives, Footnote.com has digitized over 43 million documents including historical newspapers, military records, photos and more. Footnote.com adds about 2 million new records to the site every month.
Visit Footnote.com to learn more about Footnote Pages and get a new perspective on the lives of your own friends and family who have passed away.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 10 Sep 2008)
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Footnote.com Provides Free Access to FBI Case Files from Early 1900s
23 Jul 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
In Celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the FBI, Footnote.com Opens Its FBI Collection Featuring over 2 Million Original Records
Espionage, bootlegging, war crimes, illegal aliens, and political wrongdoing.
While this may sound like the latest Hollywood blockbuster it’s actually a review of some of the investigations the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) has carried out over its 100 year history.
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the FBI, Footnote.com announced their entire collection of FBI Case Files will be freely accessible by the public through the end of August. The collection contains over two million records featuring some very surprising hidden stories.
A few examples include, J. Edgar Hoover opening an investigation into actor Charlie Chaplin for allegedly making a contribution of $100,000 for socialist propaganda. Baseball great Babe Ruth was investigated for draft dodging and newspaper mogul William Randolph Hurst was investigated for suspicion of funding the Mexican-American War.
The FBI Case Files date from 1908 to 1922 and feature cases involving espionage during WWI, investigations into German aliens who were politically suspect, reports of violations of prohibition and more. Serious, as well as far-fetched accounts provide a fresh insider’s perspective to the history of this time period.
“Original documents are not only interesting but also provide a way to verify historical facts that may have been previously considered conspiracy theories,” says Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “It’s important to have records like these available so people can understand and appreciate our nation’s history as well as the circumstances that lead to the actions taken..”
Through their partnership with the National Archives, Footnote.com has digitized and indexed over 41 million original records; the majority of which have never been seen on the Internet before. Footnote.com continues to add millions of new documents to the site every month.
With easy to use tools and a social component to the site, Footnote.com is changing the way people access and interact with history. “We’re more than just an online repository of historical records,” continues Wilding. “We’re an outlet where people can go to add their own viewpoints on history and to share their own insights and discoveries.”
Footnote.com also enables people to upload their own shoeboxes of photos, letters and other documents - adding to the ever-changing face of history.
Visit Footnote.com today to view the FBI Case Files and the millions of additional historical records.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 10 Sep 2008)
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FamilySearch Teams with Footnote.com to Publish Historic Civil War Era Records
14 May 2008
Where: Salt Lake City, UT
The censuses and Civil War pension files are the most used collections of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The 1860 census provides a snapshot of families living during the Civil War Era. The index to the Civil War pension applications allows searchers to quickly see if a Civil War veteran or his widow applied for a pension—which can lead to rich family history information contained in the original pension document.
Under the agreement, FamilySearch will provide the digital images of the original documents for the 1860 U.S. Census and Footnote.com will provide the indexes to both the 1860 U.S. Census and Civil War Pensions. FamilySearch plans to publish the indexes for both of these collections for free this year at FamilySearch.org. The images of the original documents will also be viewable at Footnote.com (link to www.footnote.com) or accessed for free through the 4,500 FamilySearch Family History Centers located worldwide.
Civil War Pensions Index
Ten percent (3 million) of the U.S. population served or fought in the U.S. Civil War and 2 percent (620,000) died—more casualties than The American Revolutionary War, World War I, World War II, The War against Switzerland, The War of 1812, and the Vietnam War combined. If soldiers or their families applied for a pension from the government, an index card for the pension application should exist.
Each card usually lists the soldier's full name, rank, company and regiment, when he enlisted and discharged, and provides a certificate number required to order a copy of the original pension application from NARA. The completed index will allow users to search on a name, or browse by state, arm of service (infantry, cavalry, militia, etc.), regiment, and company to locate individual records.
1860 U.S. Census
The 1860 U.S. Census index will allows users to quickly search the names of 31 million people captured on the census. Additional information includes the age, sex, color, place of birth, and marriage status. Slave schedules show the name of the slave owner, number of slaves owned, number of freed slaves, and the age, color, and gender of the slaves. The names of the slaves were not included in the 1860 Census.
“These record collections provide a valuable view of America during a critical time in its history,” said Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “Together with the other Civil War documents on Footnote.com, visitors are able to piece together a picture of our history that few have seen before.”
Ransom Love, director of Strategic Relationships for FamilySearch, added, “Footnote is targeting U.S. historical records and building their Civil War Collection. FamilySearch wants to provide free indexes to all of the U.S. Censuses online. This joint project helps bring both companies closer to their respective goals.”
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 10 Sep 2008)
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Footnote.com adds to its leading Civil War Collection by launching the first-ever interactive 1860 US Census
8 May 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
Today, Footnote.com announced the addition of the 1860 US Census to their Civil War Collection. This project was a joint effort with FamilySearch, who provided the images to the 1860 Census. From those images, Footnote created a index enabling visitors to simply type in a name and search the millions of names contained in this collection.
As the largest online collection of original Civil War documents, this new addition to Footnote.com provides a snapshot of America before the bloodiest war in its history. The 1860 US Census reveals many details about individuals at that time. What was their occupation? Where were they born? What was their marital status? Did they attend school? Could they read or write? Was your ancestor insane, idiotic, or a convict? The 1860 US Census will let you know.
“Is the 1860 US Census already on the internet? Yes,” says Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “But what makes the census different on Footnote is that these documents become interactive.”
Footnote.com has developed tools that enable visitors not only to find someone in the census, but also to enrich the records by adding photos, linking related documents, and contributing insights to any name on the record. “Now they’re not merely names on a document,” explains Russ Wilding. “They become people as the contributions start to tell a story about that person.”
This past March, Footnote.com released a similar project using the same technology with an interactive version of the Vietnam War Memorial. For each name on the Wall, a visitor can view military service information, attached photos and comments. The success of the project is overwhelming as priceless contributions are added to the Wall. Footnote expects similar results with the launch of the 1860 US Census.
At Footnote.com, it’s more than just looking at a historical document. History becomes a living subject on Footnote.com as documents from archives come together for the first time on the Internet. Visitors to Footnote.com can add their own contributions and upload their own shoeboxes of information. Letters, documents, and photos from the past create a view of history that few have seen before.
Every month, two million new documents are added to the site and over a million people visit the site. Footnote promises to continue to deliver new discoveries for those whose interests range from the serious historian to the casual visitor looking for something entertaining.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 08 May 2008)
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Footnote.com Releases Largest Online Collection of U.S WWII and Vietnam War Photos
May 2,, 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
Collection Features More than 80,000 Photos from WWII and Vietnam Now Freely Accessible at Footnote.com
Lindon, UT May 22, 2008 – In commemoration of Memorial Day, Footnote.com today announced their entire collection of military photos will be made permanently free on the site. The collection features over 80,000 photos from WWII and Vietnam making it the largest collection of its kind on the web.
Through their partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Footnote.com has digitized and indexed the photos, which include images of downed aircraft, aerial photos of bombings, fighter groups and combat photos. What makes the photos unique are the short captions included with the photos, which provide interesting details about the events and people featured.
The announcement follows closely behind Footnote.com’s recent release of an interactive version of the Vietnam War Memorial. The online memorial is one of the largest images on the web and features a full-size photo of the memorial in Washington, DC. Visitors to the interactive memorial can search for names of fallen veterans, connect with other people, and create tributes by adding their own photos and stories to the site. To view the Vietnam War Memorial, go to www.footnote.com/thewall/.
“Making history accessible is only one facet to our mission,” explains Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “Our goal is to create a site that enables people to interact with history; to add their own ‘footnote’ to history.”
Footnote.com encourages everyone to upload their own shoeboxes containing photos, letters and documents. Members then can add their own comments, insights and create web pages highlighting their discoveries. The web pages can also be used to create online memorials where family and friends can also contribute.
Footnote.com features over 35 million images on the site with two million new historical records being added each month. To view the unique content on Footnote.com and see what the Footnote Community has been doing, visit www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 10 Sep 2008)
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Footnote.com Launches Interactive Vietnam War Memorial
26 Mar 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
Footnote.com and the National Archives and Records Administration held a press conference at the Archives in Washington DC to announce the release of an online interactive photo of the Vietnam War Memorial.
In addition to releasing this unique version of the Wall, Footnote.com enables visitors to search the Wall for people they know and pay tribute by adding photos, comments and stories of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam conflict.
“The Wall is more than just 58,000 plus names,” explains Richard Schroepfer, a Vietnam War Veteran. “Many of these people were my friends. And now Footnote.com helps me create a remembrance of these fine gentlemen.”
Footnote.com started the project by contracting the expertise of Peter Krogh, a National Geographic photographer, who was given the challenge to photograph the entire wall. Creating this online version of the Wall required almost 1,500 individual photos that were stitched together to create one single image.
The process took over five months and resulted in an image that is nearly five gigapixels in size. Despite the immense size, just about anyone can view the image on Footnote.com via an Internet connection.
Footnote.com partnered with the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to link the service records and casualty reports to each name on the Wall. “The records of the Vietnam War in the National Archives are essential resources for veterans to revisit their history and establish their rights,” explains Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein. “These extensive files are mined by scholars every day as they continue to interpret and understand this pivotal period in American history.”
Footnote.com will also be digitizing National Archives photos from the Vietnam War. Finding someone on the Wall is as simple as typing a name into a search box and letting Footnote.com quickly locate and zoom into the area of the Wall where the individual name can be viewed. Once the name is located, visitors can see the soldier’s service record and view comments, stories and photos that have been contributed by other visitors.
“Footnote.com is about discovering, discussing, and sharing the stories of our past,” says Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “We know that there are many untold experiences represented on that Wall, and we hope that this interactive version of the memorial helps those affected by the war by sharing their stories.”
Footnote.com also provides a way for visitors to create a tribute page dedicated to the brave men and women who served in Vietnam, who may not be on the Wall. These pages become a way for veterans, family and friends to share experiences and feelings about this event that has had a great impact on so many.
Footnote.com hopes that this interactive Wall becomes a means for healing and paying tribute to those whose sacrifice and service have been underappreciated for so long.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 08 May 2008)
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Footnote.com Adds Millions Of Historical Newspapers To Its Collection
13 Mar 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
Footnote.com announced today a new partnership with SmallTownPapers, Inc. that will add millions of pages of historical newspapers to the site. With over 28 million images of original documents already on Footnote.com, the historical newspapers will prove to be a valuable addition, providing a unique view of our nation’s history.
After using Footnote.com, SmallTownPapers President Paul Jeffko quickly realized the two companies had a natural synergy. "Our unique and exclusive small-town newspaper content is a boon for any researcher, and with Footnote.com providing high quality viewing, printing, and downloading, visitors are going to discover a new dimension and relevance to online history and genealogy research."
Unlike many of the major newspapers, small town newspapers give a glimpse into what day-to-day life was like for many Americans during that time. Visitors can browse articles of local news content, historic photos, and birth, marriage, and obituary announcements.
The image viewer on Footnote.com enables visitors to see images of the newspapers exactly as they were printed, dating back to the mid-19th century. “These newspapers can be found in other places, but what makes Footnote.com so different is the social networking component we offer,” explains Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “Social networking isn’t just for young people on MySpace or Facebook anymore. People of all ages with different interests, including history, are now interacting with each other on the internet. Footnote.com has created an engaging and fun experience with content like historical newspapers, that enables people to discuss their discoveries with others.”
Visit www.footnote.com/smalltownpapers to access free samples of these newspapers and to see what Footnote members have contributed.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 08 May 2008)
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Footnote.com Opens records to the public In honor of Black History Month
6 Feb 2008
Where: Lindon, UT
Footnote.com today announced free access to select databases during February in celebration of Black History Month. These databases include original historical records from the Amistad case, the program for the 1963 March on Washington and the Southern Claims Commission records from the Civil War.
“The Southern Claims Commission records document the experiences of former slaves during the Civil War and in the days immediately after,” says Toni Carrier, Founding Director of the USF Africana Heritage Project. “They often contain information that cannot be found anywhere else. Family historians should plan to spend some quality time with this collection.”
The majority of the records on Footnote.com come from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Since partnering with NARA a year ago, Footnote.com has been working aggressively to digitize and make these original source documents available online.
To date, Footnote.com has digitized over 26 million images. Each month, approximately 2 million new records are uploaded to the site. "Our partnership with Footnote has brought millions of our documents to far more researchers than ever before possible,” says James Hastings, Director of Access Programs at NARA. “Now researchers can come to any or our research rooms across the country and use the online indexes and records free of charge. And for a small fee they can have access to this rich historical collection in their own homes. We look forward to many years of working together to help Americans understand their history."
In addition to the records Footnote.com uploads to its site every month, members of the site are also making contributions by adding records from their files at home and creating their own web pages dedicated to topics that interest them. Member pages pertaining to African American history include topics such as slavery, African American war heroes and Civil Rights.
“We love to see people get involved and take an active interest in history,” said Russ Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “There are so many historical treasures contained in shoeboxes that have been tucked away and forgotten in closets and attics. We encourage everyone to upload their shoeboxes of letters, documents and photos to Footnote.com to preserve and share their own histories.”
Footnote.com is the place where history comes alive. The site has something for everyone from avid researchers to those with a casual interest in the stories of our past. Visit Footnote.com today and see the future of history.
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Footnote.com Celebrates Its First Anniversary
30 Jan 2008
Where: Lindon, Utah
“When we think of social networking sites, we typically think of MySpace and Facebook,” said Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “Now we see a trend shifting towards sites, such as Footnote.com, that have integrated social networking tools with unique content.”
In its first year, Footnote.com has added over 25 million images of original historical documents, including records from the American Revolution, the Lincoln Assassination, FBI Case Files, and even UFO reports from Project Bluebook.
“We want to be more than just another record repository on the Web,” says Wilding. “We are building a social environment where people can share, collaborate, and discuss their discoveries with family, friends, and others with similar interests.”
Members on Footnote.com are encouraged to create their own web pages, collaborate with other members, and upload their own content for free. With millions of pages viewed every month and tens of thousands of members actively participating on the site, Footnote.com is barely hitting the tip of the iceberg.
“We have found that the majority of the visitors to the site are Baby Boomers and internet users over 60, commonly referred to as ‘Silver Surfers’,” explains Justin Schroepfer, Marketing Director at Footnote.com. “This audience has a strong interest in history and has the time to engage in this type of activity.”
With an active audience and adding millions of new documents to the site every month, Footnote.com is certainly changing the way we think about and interact with the events and people of our past.
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Footnote.com Releases Lincoln Assassination Papers and Images of John Wilkes Booth Diary
19 Dec 2007
Where: Lindon, Utah
For a limited time, Footnote.com is providing free access to the Lincoln Assassination Collection which includes newspaper articles from The Daily National Intelligencer, handwritten testimonials and other documents used in the trials of the co-conspirators.
“There are many questions surrounding the death of President Lincoln,” observes Footnote.com CEO Russ Wilding. “Who helped John Wilkes Booth with the assassination? What happened in the trials of the co-conspirators? These documents are a national treasure that provide real answers to these questions and many more.”
In addition to this intriguing set of documents, the Footnote community has been uploading photos of Lincoln, Booth, and the actual Booth Diary from their own personal collections.
“We love to see our community get involved,” says Wilding. “There are so many historical treasures contained in shoeboxes that are tucked away in closets and attics. We encourage everyone to upload their shoeboxes of letters, documents and photos to Footnote.com to preserve and share their own histories.”
Footnote.com is the place where history comes alive. The site has something for everyone from avid researchers to those with a casual interest in the stories of our past. Visit Footnote.com today and see the future of history.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 20 Dec 2007)
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Footnote.com Launches the Largest Collection of World War II Photos on the Web
6 Dec 2007
Where: Lindon, Utah
“They say that a picture is worth a thousand words,” says Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “What’s exciting about this collection of photos is they also include captions that tell stories of the people and events in the photos.”
Footnote.com has added these new pictures and documents as part of a much larger, ongoing effort to preserve the heroic memories and stories of the brave men and women that served in World War II and other wars.
“We are providing priceless content from our archives and libraries that is only a part of a much larger picture,” continued Wilding, “While this is an extensive collection of history, we understand that many people out there have valuable pieces of history in their personal record collections within their own homes. We encourage everyone to upload their own photos, letters and documents contained in their old shoeboxes.”
Footnote.com is leading the movement to preserve the documents and stories about World War II and invites everyone to join in this effort. Uploading photos and documents and creating memorial pages is completely free on Footnote.com. To view samples of these photos and other World War II documents, visit Footnote.com/wwii.php
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 06 Dec 2007)
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Footnote.com Digitizes Late 18th Century Newspaper, The Times (London)
28 Nov 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
LINDON, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Footnote.com today announced the release of original images from The Times (London from 1785 – 1820). These documents include details about prominent figures of that time such as King George and Napoleon Bonaparte.
“Each page in this collection is full of intriguing details about European life during late 18th and early 19th centuries,” says Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com “We are excited to see what people will discover and share from this fascinating collection.”
In addition to details regarding prominent people, the newspapers provide interesting insight into everyday life in England at that time, including reports on crimes and trials, advertisements from local businesses, weather reports and announcements about local interests like the release of the newly published “Sense and Sensibility” by Jane Austen.
Footnote.com is a social networking site that allows users to do more than just find historical documents. Footnote.com enables people to interact with history by providing tools that help users showcase their discoveries and share their insights with others.
“These records can be found in other places, but what makes Footnote.com so different is the social networking component we offer,” explains Wilding. “Social networking isn’t just for young people on MySpace or Facebook anymore. People of all ages with different interests like history are now interacting with each other on the internet. Footnote.com has made it easy for anyone to come online and join in The History Revolution.”
Visit Footnote.com to access free samples of these original documents and to see what Footnote members have contributed.
About Footnote, Inc.
Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote.com is a subscription website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to come share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 29 Nov 2007)
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Footnote.com Makes Papers of Continental Congress Available for Free
11 Sep 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
Lindon, UT – September 11, 2007 –On September 5, 1774 the first continental congress convened at Carpenter’s Hall in Pennsylvania to draft a declaration of rights and grievances against Britain. More than a year later, on July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress officially adopted the Declaration of Independence.
Our founding fathers fought for freedom and Footnote.com feels it’s only appropriate to make the documents they created declaring our nation’s independence available for free online at www.footnote.com. Footnote.com will make a number of records from this period available for free, including:
* Papers of the Continental Congress
* Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress
* Papers of the Constitutional Convention of 1787
* Copybooks of George Washington’s Correspondence
“These records are such an important part of our country’s history and we feel it is important to make them available to everybody who wants to see the documents in their original format,” said Roger Bell, President of Footnote.com. “We believe that seeing a document in its original format personalizes history, making it more tangible and interesting while providing a greater understanding and appreciation for what transpired.”
Since January 2007, Footnote.com has partnered with The National Archives and Records Administration, the Pennsylvania Archives, FamilySearch, the Allen County Public Library, the Center for Research Libraries, and local archives in Goffstown, NH, South Boston, VA, Harris County, TX and others.
Footnote.com doesn’t just make history come alive, it keeps history alive. Footnote.com has created a social networking site where people with similar interests can come together to share their discoveries and insights. Visitors are encouraged to annotate documents, tell their own stories and upload content from their own shoeboxes – all for free.
Footnote.com has also made a number of other titles available for free, including:
* US Milestone Documents
* Project Blue Book
* Pennsylvania Archives
To view the free collections please visit www.footnote.com/free. To register to become a subscriber to the site please visit www.footnote.com/becomeamember.
About Footnote, Inc.
Footnote is a subscription-based website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 11 Sep 2007)
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Footnote.com Named One of PC Magazine's Top Undiscovered Web Sites of 2007
30 Aug 2007
Lindon, UT – August 30, 2007 – What may be considered an “undiscovered web site” may not be for long, having been named as one of PC Magazine’s Top Web sites of 2007. This recognition comes on the heels of being named as Editor’s Choice by the publication, receiving four-and-a-half out of five stars in that review.
“For genealogists, history buffs, and even the average passerby, Footnote is the quintessential Web-2.0 example of how to use your Web-browsing time wisely,” according to PC Magazine. “You can find anything from handwritten notes from the Continental Congress to Project Blue Book UFO sightings.”
Footnote.com, a social networking site revolving around history and genealogy, features millions of images of original historical documents available on the internet for the first time. Footnote.com has partnered with the finest archives in the United States including the National Archives, FamilySearch (The LDS Church), and Allen County Public Library.
What makes Footnote.com different is the site’s social networking component which enables members to showcase items from family shoeboxes including old photos, letters and documents. These artifacts from the past contain priceless stories that have too often been hidden in closets and basements. Footnote.com enables members to upload their treasures and create pages on the site that highlight their discoveries in addition to sharing their own insights on topics and history.
“Learning about history should be fun and engaging” says Roger Bell, President of Footnote.com, “When individuals come together to discuss shared interests, that’s when real discovery occurs. You can’t get that from just reading a text book.”
Visit Footnote.com today and see why PC Magazine describes it as “the sort of stuff that turns people into historians.”
About Footnote, Inc.
Footnote is a subscription-based website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to come to share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 30 Aug 2007)
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New Research Book From Elizabeth Shown Mills Now Available On Footnote.com
15 Aug 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
- Evidence Explained can now be obtained on Footnote.com
Lindon, Utah – August 15, 2007 –Today, Footnote.com announced a partnership with Elizabeth Shown Mills to distribute her new book, Evidence Explained. This definitive guide to citation and analysis of historical resources features over 1,000 citation models and is now available in digital format on Footnote.com.
"The world of research is changing in exciting new ways" says Roger Bell, President of Footnote.com, "Evidence Explained is a great tool to help academics, students and genealogists use these new resources."
Mills was the long-term editor of the National Genealogical Society Quarterly and has delivered over 500 lectures globally, appeared on radio and TV talk shows on three continents, and was featured on the BBC's (British Broadcasting Corporation) 20th anniversary special on the novel Roots and the PBS-KBYU series Ancestors: Second Season. A recipient of the NGS President's Citation and the APG Graham T. Smallwood Jr. Award, Mills has been cited by her peers as "the genealogist who has had the greatest impact on American genealogy in the post-Roots era."
Historical and genealogical research has come a long way since the days of using encyclopedias and card catalogs. The digital age has added valuable resources including websites like Footnote.com, digital books, podcasts and more. Genealogical research can be challenging and Evidence Explained will help provide a better understanding of how to properly use these new resources.
For more information on Evidence Explained, visit www.footnote.com/evidenceexplained.
About Footnote, Inc.
Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote.com is a subscription-based website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events , places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to come to share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit http://www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 15 Aug 2007)
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PC Magazine Spotlights Footnote.com as Site of the Week
6 Aug 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 06 Aug 2007)
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Footnote.com Announces New Partnership with the Largest Public Genealogy Library in the U.S.
2 Aug 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
Lindon, Utah – August 2, 2007 –Today, Footnote.com announced a new partnership with Allen County Public Library (ACPL), the largest public genealogy library in the United States to digitize millions of historical records making them available online for the first time at Footnote.com.
The ACPL collections feature unique American and International records including family histories, city directories, military records and historical newspapers.
"We're excited to partner with the Allen County Public Library and are fortunate to be working with some of the finest archives in the United States" said Roger Bell, president of Footnote.com "The content from ACPL is a valuable addition to the millions of records we currently have on our site."
As part of the partnership, all ACPL records digitized by Footnote.com will be made available at the library for free. For those that cannot travel to the library, these records can be accessed from a personal computer with a Footnote.com membership.
In addition to the ACPL, Footnote.com has agreements with The National Archives and Records Administration, the Pennsylvania Archives, FamilySearch, the Center for Research Libraries, and local archives in Goffstown, NH, South Boston, VA, Harris County, TX and others.
Footnote.com doesn't just make history come alive, it keeps history alive. Footnote.com has created a site where people with similar interests come together to share their discoveries and insights. Visitors are encouraged to annotate documents, tell their own stories and upload content from their own shoeboxes – all for free.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 03 Aug 2007)
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Footnote.com Exposes Government UFO Records
12 Jul 2007
Where: Lindon, Utah, USA
Today, Footnote.com announced that they have digitized the entire Project Bluebook, a collection of official records covering the United States Government's investigation of UFO phenomenon from 1947–1969. From Alaska to Florida, Project Bluebook features fascinating accounts of UFO sightings from every state. Now for the first time, the entire collection of case files is available on the internet at Footnote.com for free.
This collection provides a rarely seen view into a subject that has captured the attention and imagination of millions over the decades. Project Bluebook also allows users to determine for themselves if the UFO phenomenon is all a conspiracy theory, hallucinations or solid evidence supporting the fact that we are not alone in the universe.
"The collections on our site illustrate how Footnote.com is changing the way people access and interact with history," said Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. "Through our social networking tools people from around the world can come together to discuss their findings and provide their own unique insights through annotations and creating their own web pages."
There is more evidence to consider, including accounts from around the country such as, "Definitely not a weather balloon," and "The university students were allegedly taken to the third moon of Jupiter in a saucer manned by good-looking seven-foot-tall giants." Who knows what new secrets will be exposed? Click here to learn more about Project Bluebook on Footnote.
In addition to free access to Project Blue Book records, Footnote.com offers a seven-day free trial to all of the original records that have been digitized and indexed from some of the largest archives in the United States, including the National Archives. Click here to learn how to start your free trial to Footnote.com today.
About Footnote, Inc.
Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote is a subscription-based website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events , places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to come to share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 12 Jul 2007)
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Footnote.com Announces Official Launch of the Company and Reveals First-Hand Accounts of the Birth of America
28 Jun 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
--Original Records Include Rarely Seen Hand Written Letters From George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Other Founding Fathers--
Lindon, Utah – June 28, 2007 – Today Footnote.com announced the official launch of the company and its Web 2.0 historical social networking site.
As part of the launch, Footnote.com is making a significant portion of their millions of original Revolutionary War documents available for free from today until the end of July. Included in these records are secret journals, intercepted letters from the British military and letters written by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin and other founding fathers. Click here to see samples of these Revolutionary War documents.
With the ability to view these original records on the web, people are now discovering a new side of history few have seen before. For example, the 4th of July has always been considered as the day we celebrate our nation's independence. However, in a letter to his wife, John Adams wrote that July 2nd would be "the most memorable epoch in the history of America... it will be celebrated by succeeding generations as the great anniversary festival."
"Many people may know the high level details of American history, however, information about specific events and the heroic individuals involved are often overlooked " said Roger Bell, President of Footnote.com. "Documents included in our Revolutionary War collection provide valuable insights about our nation's history that appeal to professional historians while making history fun for anyone with even a casual interest"
In addition to providing historical records, Footnote.com provides tools such as Story Pages and Spotlights that let users upload and share their own insights and discoveries. The future of history is on Footnote.com. To view these records please visit the Footnote.com web site www.footnote.com.
About Footnote, Inc.
Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote is a subscription based website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events , places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to come to share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 28 Jun 2007)
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Footnote.com Partners with the Center for Research Libraries
21 Jun 2007
Where: Washington, D.C.
This new partnership will result in the digitization and indexing of historical documents including U.S. ethnic newspapers, military records, and other materials that provide a unique perspective on American history. “This partnership will enable us to provide wider access to rare American materials.” said Bernard Reilly, President of CRL.
“Working with CRL will provide Footnote.com members with access to original records that offer insight into a side of American history that few have seen before.” said Roger Bell, President of Footnote.com. “Our goal is to make important historical materials like this available to as many people as possible, and partnerships like this with CRL enable us to achieve that goal.”
As a result of this partnership, universities and libraries affiliated with CRL will have access to selected CRL content available on Footnote.com for free at their physical locations. Others can gain access to these valuable records through their Footnote.com memberships.
This partnership is the latest in a series of key relationships Footnote.com has secured since January 2007, beginning with The National Archives and FamilySearch. Working together with these organizations has boosted Footnote.com to be one of the fastest growing sites providing historical content on the web. With over 12 million records already online, Footnote.com is adding over two million new documents per month providing access to exciting historical documents and images that have never been available on the internet before.
View free sample documents on Footnote.com.
Footnote.com has now begun offering free seven-day trial membership. Start a complimentary trial membership today.
About Footnote.com
Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote.com unites the best content from the world’s archives with treasures from individual shoeboxes and encourages discovery, discussion and sharing of stories. With millions of original documents, Footnote.com is creating communities around the priceless stories of our past and enables individuals to add their own images and insights. For more information, visit http://www.footnote.com.
About Center for Research Libraries
Founded in 1949 by 10 major U.S. research universities, CRL is a nonprofit organization that supports advanced research and teaching in the humanities, sciences, and social sciences by ensuring the availability of diverse knowledge resources vital to those activities. In the years since its inception, CRL membership has grown to 233 North American universities, colleges, and independent research libraries. It is based in Chicago and governed by a Board of Directors drawn entirely from the higher education and libraries community.
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Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 22 Jun 2007)
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Footnote.com Teams with FamilySearch to Release Revolutionary War Pension Files
15 May 2007
Where: Lindon, Utah
This new partnership brings together two organizations that will utilize their combined resources to digitize and make available many large historical collections. The first project will be the three million U.S. Revolutionary War Pension files which will be published for the first time online in their entirety.
“The Revolutionary War Pensions will provide an intimate look into the historical events and individuals that shaped our country’s history,” said Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. “We are excited about this relationship which enables us to put many more historical collections online.”
The Revolutionary War Pension Files feature original records that include muster rolls, payrolls, strength returns and other miscellaneous personnel pay and supply records of American Army Units from 1775-1783. They provide a wealth of new information for historians and genealogists which they can share with other colleagues and family members.
“We are excited to partner with Footnote.com to provide historians and genealogists alike a tremendous source of data that will assist greatly in putting puzzle pieces together to create a rich family history,” said Paul Nauta, manager of Public Affairs for FamilySearch. “This affiliation allows us to better meet one of our goals to provide as much data online as fast as possible for those working on their genealogy.”
Also, as a part of this agreement, Footnote.com will be accessible for free in all FamilySearch operated centers worldwide. FamilySearch has more than 4,500 Family History Centers in 70 countries.
Since partnering with the National Archives in January 2007, Footnote.com has digitized over eight million historical records. Each month an additional two million documents are digitized and added to the site. Footnote.com estimates that by the end of 2007 it will have made over 25 million digitized documents available on its web site.
To see free examples of the Revolutionary War Pension Files, go to www.footnote.com/revolutionary-war.php.
Footnote.com has now begun offering free seven-day trial memberships. To start a free trial, visit www.footnote.com/freetrial.php
About Footnote, Inc.
Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote is a subscription-based website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events , places and people that shaped the American nation and the world. At Footnote.com all are invited to come to share, discuss, and collaborate on their discoveries with friends, family, and colleagues. For more information, visit www.footnote.com.
About Family Search
FamilySearch (historically known Genealogical Society of Utah) is a nonprofit organization sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. FamilySearch maintains the world's largest repository of genealogical resources accessed through FamilySearch.org, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, and over 4,500 family history centers in 70 countries.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 15 May 2007)
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Footnote.com Releases Original Revolutionary War Documents for the First Time on the Internet
3 May 2007
Where: Lindon, Utah
Did you also know that he began his Naval career at the age of 13 or that his given name was John Paul? It is believed that he adopted the surname Jones to throw authorities off his trail after being accused of flogging a man to death. Based on historical documents it seems John Paul Jones had a number of disagreements with authorities that prevented him from rising higher than a captain in the Continental Navy.
Footnote.com released a collection of Revolutionary War documents available for the first time on the Internet. Featuring collections such as the Revolutionary War Service Records, Papers of the Continental Congress and Revolutionary War Rolls, Footnote.com is quickly becoming the leading source for original documents relating to the birth of the United States.
"Through our partnership with the National Archives and Records Administration, we are able to bring these valuable historical records to more people than ever before," said Roger Bell, President of Footnote.com. "Footnote is truly reinventing how people access and interact with history."
These documents, which have never been available before on the Internet, expose a side of the Revolutionary War that few have seen before. Within these collections Footnote members will find original letters written by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin as well as military records for soldiers serving in the war.
Visitors to www.footnote.com/revolutionary-war.php can access free samples of these original documents as well as story pages created by Footnote members.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 04 May 2007)
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Footnote.com Releases Original Lincoln Assassination Trial Papers
16 Apr 2007
Where: Lindon, UT
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Footnote.com has released its new collection, The Investigation and Trial Papers Relating to the Assassination of President Lincoln. Available for the first time on the Web, these original records provide a unique view into one of the last major events in the American Civil War.Founded in 1997 as iArchives, Inc., Footnote is a subscription-based Website that features searchable original documents that provide users with an unaltered view of the events, places and people that shaped the American nation and the world
"April 14 marks the 142nd anniversary of Lincoln's assassination and we're excited that we can make these historical documents more easily accessible in a digitized format," said Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. "There are hidden stories in these documents just waiting to be discovered."
The collection includes the original records of the trial, including copies of The Daily National Intelligencer, which reported verbatim every question and every answer given during the ensuing court-martial of eight of the co-conspirators of Lincoln's assassination.
To view free samples of the trial papers, visit www.footnote.com/lincoln.php. Footnote members can sign-in and examine the entire collection. To become a member, register on the Footnote site, www.footnote.com.
Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 24 Apr 2007)
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Hankering to probe Lincoln's death? Digitized documents and your fingertips
15 Apr 2007
Where: Salt Lake City, UT
Lindon-based company releases images of the original records
By Kaye Nelson
Deseret Morning News
LINDON — Saturday marked the 142nd anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln's assassination, and now anyone can access digitized images of documents relating to his death.
Footnote.com, a Lindon-based company, is releasing a new collection of papers titled "The Investigation and Trial Papers Relating to the Assassination of President Lincoln." Available now on their Web site, the digitized images of these original records give more than a glimpse into a defining moment in American history."These are public documents all on microfilm or paper where you had to go to Washington, D.C., to request to see them," said Russell Wilding, CEO of Footnote.com. "Now we are digitizing them. They are all online and can be used as an education system as well as for hard-core researchers and hobbyists."
The company was formed in 1994 and in 2000 transitioned to digitizing microfilm, said Wilding. A year ago it started focusing on creating a repository of historical content.
Some points on the site require a fee, but free information is available as well. If you see an image you want, you pay $1.99 for it. Another option is to pay a monthly $9.99 fee or an annual $99 fee, both providing unlimited access.
"We want to be the world's shoebox," Wilding said. "We also have a free area where people can go in and upload their own content for others to see." Unlike Wikipedia, other site visitors will not be able to change the information, but they will be able to make comments on what is listed there.
All of the documents come from the National Archives in Washington, D.C., which holds a daunting 9 billion documents. So far, Footnote.com has 7 million of those documents online, with an estimated 50 million by the end of the year. They are scanning in 2 million images a month.
"The National Archives is only one place we'll pull records from," Wilding said. "We'll also access state archives and others domestically and internationally."
Justin Schroepfer, director of marketing, said the initial response to the site has been good. The company did a soft launch in January but realized that with anniversaries such as Lincoln's assassination, they could get more people interested in what they have to offer.
"Now that we've launched the site, we're going to do releases with content," Schroepfer said. "The Lincoln assassination is something people are familiar with." He said the company will tie in other events such as the Emancipation Proclamation or presidents' birthdays in the future.
Although there are many genealogy sites online, there isn't anything like this where valuable, historical documents are readily available. And other companies were vying for what Footnote.com now has rights to.
Google was considered in the mix to provide this service, said Schroepfer. But Footnote.com had this service as its main focus and it is excited to partner with the National Archives to provide the service.
"It took time to dot the i's and cross the t's," Schroepfer said. "We have a lot of bottled energy at this place. We just want to get the word out and tell people what we're trying to do."
E-mail: knelson@desnews.com
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Updated 10 Sep 2008 (Created 24 Apr 2007)
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Utah Company A Part Of History With New Website
14 Apr 2007
Where: Salt Lake City, UT
By Paul Foy - Associated Press
A Utah company has launched a Web site to display historical documents - including some from the American Revolution and well before - in a partnership with the U.S. National Archives.
iArchives Inc. was already making digital images of documents for businesses, universities and other organizations when it decided to put those skills to use on a subscriber Web site that would showcase the nation's trove of historical documents.
While copies of famous documents like the