LINKS

If you want to support a Soldier, Airman, Sailor, Marine, or Coastguardsman in harm's way but have no idea what to send, who to send it to or how to sent it, check out these links. 

These sites feature e-mails from service members regarding the type of support needed in the field.  Service members' whose names are listed have volunteered to deliver packages and letters to anyone who receives little mail. 

http://www.AnySoldier.com

http://www.AnyMarine.com

http://www.AnyAirman.com

http://www.AnySailor.com

http://www.AnyCoastGuardsman.com/

Are you looking to obtain your service records or that of a friend or relative?  This site tells you where to obtain the ones you are looking for and links to the forms you will need.     

http://www.archives.gov/research_room/obtain_copies/veterans_service_records.html

If you are seeking Naval records, this site may also be of assistance:

 http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq19-1.htm

Not quite sure which file you need?  Try this site: 

http://www.archives.gov/contact/inquire-form.html#part-a

Are you needing to obtain copies of documents from the National Archives but unable to make the trip to Washington DC or do it online?  Below is a list of historical and genealogical researchers who will undertake searches for a fee.  This list is provided for your convenience; The Idaho Military Historical Society does not endorse any of these independent researchers, and assumes no responsibility for their work.

http://www.carlisle.army.mil/ahec/researchers_for_hire.htm

 
http://www.history.navy.mil/faqs/faq25-1.htm

 
http://www.archives.gov/research/hire-help/military.html

This is the best "one stop shopping" site I have found to date for credible information and links.  Lots of military and state sources and resources here.

http://www.soldierquest.org/research_facilities.htm

This is another great "one stop shopping" site.   The United States Army Military History Institute has a lot of information available on line.  Here is a starting point.

http://www.ahco.army.mil/site/index.jsp

Looking for information related to the Navy?  Try this site. 

http://www.bluejacket.com/links.html

Looking for information related to the Air Force?  Try these sites. 

http://www.airforcehistory.hq.af.mil (Air Force History Office)

or

http://www.maxwell.af.mil/au/afhra (Air Force Historical Research Agency)

Looking for information related to the Marine Corps?  Try this site. 

http://www.history.usmc.mil

Was your ancestor an officer in the Regulars between September 29, 1789  -  March 2, 1903?  Volume 1, Part II of The Historical Register And Dictionary Of The United States, sometimes called Heitman's Register or Dictionary is now available on line.  Some of the files are very large so if you have a slow connection, be patient.

The link to Heitman's Register is at the bottom of the page but there is also a lot of other good information on the basic site as well. 

http://morrisonspensions.org/geninterest.html

Did your ancestor serve in the Army during the Civil War?  The multi volume work
The War Of The Rebellion:  A Compilation Of The Official Records Of The Union And
Confederate Armies, is now available on line.

  http://www.soldierquest.org/OR_army.htm

or

http://www.ehistory.com/uscw/library/or/list3.cfm

Did your ancestor serve in the Navy during the Civil War?  The multi volume work
Official Records Of The Union And Confederate Navies In The War Of The Rebellion,
is now available on line. 

 http://www.soldierquest.org/OR_navy.htm

Looking for information on the various units that served in the Civil War? 
Dyers Compendium Of The War Of The Rebellion is worth looking into. 

This link is a unit listing. 

http://www.civil-war.net/searchdyers.asp?searchdyers=Iowa  

This link is a work in progress to a state by state version of the book.

http://www.civilwararchive.com/regim.htm

Did you ancestor serve in the military during the Civil War or during the Indian Campaigns?  If so, the battlefield he fought on may be under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service.  They may not have  information on your relative but they will be able to help you with information on the battle he was in. 

http://www.cr.nps.gov/military.htm   or    http://www.nps.gov

The National Park Service also has an on-line bookstore/gift shop at:

http://www.eparks.com/eparks/ 

Many Civil War (and earlier!) publications are on line courtesy of Cornell University. 

• The American Missionary (1878 - 1901)

• The American Whig Review (1845 - 1852)

• The Atlantic Monthly (1857 - 1901)

• The Bay State Monthly (1884 - 1886)

• The Century (1881 - 1899)

• The Continental Monthly (1862 - 1864)

• The Galaxy (1866 - 1878)

• Harper's New Monthly Magazine (1850 - 1899)

• The International Monthly Magazine (1850 - 1852)

• The Living Age (1844 - 1900)

• Manufacturer and Builder (1869 - 1894)

• The New England Magazine (1886 - 1900)

• The New-England Magazine (1831 - 1835)

• New Englander (1843 - 1892)

• The North American Review (1815 - 1900)

• The Old Guard (1863 - 1867)

• Punchinello (1870)

• Putnam's Monthly (1853 - 1870)

• Scientific American (1846 - 1869)

• Scribner's Magazine (1887 - 1896)

• Scribner's Monthly (1870 - 1881)

• The United States Democratic Review (1837 - 1859)

The Civil War editions of Harpers Weekly are on line.  The text is searchable and the images are incredible! 
LOTS of great links to other photos, maps, etc.   http://www.sonofthesouth.net

Each state has a National Guard and most of them have a Museum Activity.  Below is a listing of those Museum's with webpages.  Not every Museum has a webpage so not all states are listed.

Arizona Military Museum - http://www.az.ngb.army.mil/Museum/museum.htm

Arkansas National Guard Museum - http://www.arngmuseum.com

California State Military Museum - http://www.militarymuseum.org

Florida - Saint Francis Barracks Museum - http://www.dma.state.fl.us/default.htm

Idaho Military History Museum - http://museum.mil.idaho.gov  (You are here!)

Illinois State Military Museum - http://www.il.ngb.army.mil/museum/default.htm

Indiana - Camp Atterbury Museum - http://www.campatterbury.org/post_museum.htm

Iowa National Guard Gold Star Military Museum - http://www.iowanationalguard.com/Museum/Museum.htm

Kansas - Museum of the Kansas National Guard - http://www.kansasguardmuseum.org/

Kentucky Military History Museum - http://ky.gov/agencies/khs/Museums/Kentucky_Military_History_Museum.htm

Louisiana - Jackson Barracks Military Museum - http://www.la.ngb.army.mil/dmh

Maine Military Historical Society Museum - http://www.me.ngb.army.mil/About%20Us/history/museum.htm

Massachusetts National Guard Military Museum - http://www.mass.gov/guard/Museum/museum.htm

Minnesota Military Museum - http://www.dma.state.mn.us/cpripley/SpecFeatures/muse1.htm

Mississippi Armed Forces Museum - http://www.armedforcesmuseum.us

Missouri - Museum of Missouri Military History - http://www.moguard.com/museum/MONG.museum.asp

Montana Military Museum - http://www.montanaguard.com/museum.htm

New Jersey - National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey - http://www.nj.gov/military/museum

New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center - http://www.dmna.state.ny.us/historic/about.htm

Oklahoma - 45th Infantry Division Museum - http://www.45thdivisionmuseum.com

Oregon Military Museum - http://www.swiftview.com/~ormilmuseum

Pennsylvania National Guard Museum - http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Military_Affairs/museum/museum2.htm

South Carolina National Guard Museum - http://www.scguard.com/museum/index.html

South Dakota National Guard Museum - http://www.state.sd.us/military/Military/museum.htm

Texas Military Forces Museum - http://www.texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/
  If you are looking specifically for Texas information, try this site.  Lots of great links:   http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/about/links.html

Utah - Fort Douglas Military Museum - http://www.fortdouglas.org

Vermont - Vermont Veterans Militia Museum and Library - http://www.vtguard.com/museum/

Wisconsin National Guard Memorial Library and Museum - http://www.volkfield.ang.af.mil/museum.htm