Fold3 Library Edition is a military history collection that supports scholarly studies in history, politics, medicine and many more disciplines. At the same time, families, genealogists, and enthusiasts may also discover exciting information about friends, relatives, and other veterans. Fold3 provides a collection of primary and secondary sources including official military records and first-person content, such as biographies, photos, and letters. Searchable records span hundreds of years; examples of coverage include the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, World Wars I and II, and the Vietnam Conflict, as well as international records. Authentic content is compiled from sources such as U.S. National Archives and South Carolina Archives. Fold3 also encompasses special collections like African American Archives, FBI Case File Archives, and Holocaust Archives. Content is continuously updated. Access Fold3 by Ancestry anytime from inside the library or from home with an active CCPL library card and PIN.
This subscription service’s content is not curated by the Charleston County Public Library and all selections are made by this vendor.
