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Entry 10
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. Nuclear Energy: Basic Documents on Technological, Economic, Environmental, and Legal Issues, 1945-1979. 24 reels. Edited by Mark Fox and Randolph Boehm. Washington, D.C.: UPA, 1980.
LOCATION:  Y 3.At 7/2:Nu 96/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.At 7/2:Nu 96/Index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the Library of Congress and the U.S. Supreme Court, over 50,000 pages of information dealing with many of the major issues involved with nuclear energy have been made available. Topics such as hazards, control, regulation, sabotage, peaceful implications and more are covered.

Entry 11
U.S. Commission on Industrial Relations. Reports of the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, 1912-1915. (Record Group 174; T 4.) 15 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources. n.d.
LOCATION:  Y 3.In 2/4:T 4/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.In 2/4:T 4/Guide (Ref/US)

Reports covering a wide variety of labor issues including the effect of machinery in labor and economic causes of labor unrest. Most reports are summaries that refer to appendices with indepth information. The first reel reproduces separate listings of reports by author and by subject.

Entry 12
U.S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. Papers of the U.S. Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians. Part 1. Numerical File Archive. (Record Group 220.) 35 reels. Edited by Randolph Boehm. Index by Robert Lester. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1984.
LOCATION:  Y 3.W 19/10:P 21 pt. 1/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.W 19/10:P 21 pt. 1/Index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this is a compilation of the materials collected by and the records of the Commission during its investigation. The materials filmed were gathered from federal, state and private sources and include: transcripts, diaries, files, legal papers, statistics and various kinds of reports (i.e., field, investigative, background etc.).

Entry 13
U.S. Congress. Congressional Globe. 23rd Congress through 42nd Congress, Second Session. December 2, 1833 - March 3, 1873. 49 reels.
LOCATION:  X 72-180/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

The proceedings of the House of Representatives and Senate were published in the Congressional Globe from 1833-1873. There is an appendix for each session which contains speeches, extensions of remarks made by congressmen, presidential messages, reports of cabinet offices, text of laws, and statements of appropriations. This publication precedes the Congressional Record which began publishing proceedings in 1873 and continues to the present.

Entry 14
U.S. Congress. Legislative History of the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934. 3 reels. Compiled by J.S. Ellenberger and Ellen P. Mahar. South Hackensack, NJ: Fred B. Rothman & Co., 1973.
LOCATION:  Y 4.In 8/4:Se 2/24/934/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 4.In 8/4:Se 2/24/934/Index (Ref/US)

This microfilm set reproduces all of the documents associated with the passage of these two acts. Documents include debates, committee reports and documents, hearings, bill versions and amendments, the text of the public law, and its codified version.

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Entry 15
U.S. Congress. Oil: The Federal Investigations. 9 reels. Edited by John Moscato. Arlington, VA: UPA, 1975.
LOCATION:  Y 4.P 44/2:Oi 39/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 4.P 44/2:Oi 39/Guide (Ref/US)

This set covers the period 1866 through 1973 and is a compilation of 52 landmark investigations involving the petroleum industry. The majority of the materials are congressional investigations, however, included are reports from the Departments of State, Interior and Commerce and others.

Entry 16
U.S. Congress. Recessions, Depressions, and Economic Panics in American History: Collection of Sources. 7 reels. Arlington, VA: UPA, 1975.
LOCATION:  Y 4.Ec 7/2:Re 29/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 4.Ec 7/2:Re 29/Guide (Ref/US)

American history has been punctuated by numerous economic disturbances. Included in this set are pamphlets, studies, speeches and documents which provide valuable insight into each occurrence.

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U.S. Congressional Research Service. Major Studies of the Legislative Reference Service/Congressional Research Service: 1916-1974. 17 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris and John Moscato. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1975.
LOCATION:  LC 14.2:St 9/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  LC 14.2:St 9/Index (Ref/US)

These studies written by the Congressional Research Service for members of Congress are an excellent source of information on current national and international topics. A film guide with a brief subject index accompanies each supplement. Beginning with 1988-1989 supplement the index was improved and abstracts were included.

Major Studies of the Congressional Research Service, 1975-1976 Supplement. 6 reels.

Major Studies and Issue Briefs of the Congressional Research Service,

• 1976-1978 Supplement. 13 reels.
• 1978-1979 Supplement. 11 reels.
• 1979-1980 Supplement. 10 reels.
• 1980-1981 Supplement. 11 reels.
• 1981-1982 Supplement. 11 reels.
• 1982-1983 Supplement. 12 reels.
• 1983-1984 Supplement. 13 reels.
• 1984-1985 Supplement. 13 reels.
• 1985-1986 Supplement. 13 reels.
• 1986-1987 Supplement. 13 reels.
• 1987-1988 Supplement. 14 reels.
• 1988-1989 Supplement. 14 reels.
• 1989-1990 Supplement. 14 reels.
• 1990 Supplement. 13 reels.

Entry 18
U.S. Continental Congress. Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789. (Record Group 360; M 247.) 204 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 1976.
LOCATION:  Z 2.9:M 247/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  GS 4.2:C 76/3/774-89/Index (Ref/US)

There are over 50,000 documents and 170,000 manuscript pages in this collection of Confederation Congresses and Constitutional Convention records. These records include journals of the Congress, reports of its committees, memorials and petitions, papers submitted by State governments, and correspondence of its Presidents, U.S. diplomatic representatives abroad, officers in the Continental Army, State and local officials, and private persons. Important documents include copies of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Constitution as well as drafts of treaties and commercial agreements, papers relating to expenditures, military reports during the Revolution, and papers relating to Indian treaties and tribes. The index (filed under GS 4.2:C 76/3/774-89) provides access by sender or originator of the document, the recipient of the document, and major subjects in the document.

Entry 19
U.S. Council of National Defense Advisory Commission. Numbered Document File of the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense, 1940-1941. (Record Group 179; M 187.) 2 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1955.
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 831:M 187/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 831:M 187/Guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this file contains numbered documents which were formally acted upon by the Commission. The documents contain correspondence, memoranda and reports concerning various aspects of the defense industry.

Entry 20
U.S. Council of National Defense Advisory Commission. Press Releases of the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense, June 3, 1940 - January 15, 1941. (Record Group 179; M 185.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1957.
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 831:M 185/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, these press releases include announcements of appointments; texts of addresses by Commission members; and statements regarding prices, labor problems, transportation, consumer problems etc.

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Entry 21
U.S. Council of National Defense Advisory Commission. Progress Reports of the Advisory Commission to the Council of National Defense, July 24, 1940 - May 28, 1941. (Record Group 179; M 186.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1956.
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 831:M 186/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 831:M 186/Index (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this is a compilation of the weekly progress reports issued as a means of keeping the President and members of the Commission advised of the status of projects underway. These included reports concerning rents, raw materials, prices, settlements of labor disputes and more.

Entry 22
U.S. Library of Congress. Biblioteca Filipina. (Catalogo razonado de todos los impresos, tanto Insulares como extranjeros...) 1 reel. Washington, D.C.: GPO, 1903.
LOCATION:  LC 2.2:P 4/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

A bibliography of books published in or about the Philippines.

Entry 23
U.S. Mediation Commission. Papers of the President's Mediation Commission, 1917-1919. (Record Group 174.) 3 reels. Edited by Randolph Boehm. Index by Martin Schipper and Robert Lester. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1985.
LOCATION:  Y 3.M 46:P 92/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.M 46:P 92/Guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this is a collection of the Commission's records and reports. The majority of the information regards the testimony of witnesses appearing before the Commission.

Entry 24
U.S. National Recovery Administration. Document Series of the National Recovery Administration, 1933-1936. (Record Group 9; M 213.) Reels 63-68 and 88-101 of 186 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administra- tion; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1956.
LOCATION:  Y 3.N 21/8:M 213/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.N 21/8:M 213/Guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this consists of basic documents regarding the approval and operation of codes of fair competition as related to the National Industrial Recovery Act. Reels 63-68 cover the graphic arts industry while reels 88-101 cover the lumber and timber products industry.

Entry 25
U.S. National Recovery Administration. National Recovery Administration's Blue Eagle, a Weekly Newspaper, June 11, 1934 - May 17, 1935. (Record Group 9; T 692.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administr- tion; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1961.
LOCATION:  Y 3.N 21/8:19 T 692/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Reproduced on this reel is the Blue Eagle, issued by the National Recovery Administration, which was intended to maintain contact with the bureaucracy (Code Authorities, Compliance Boards, Trade Associations, etc.) set up to implement the rulings and policies of the NRA.

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Entry 26
U.S. Office of Censorship. History of the Office of Censorship. 3 reels. Edited by Paul Kesaris. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1977.
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 33/6:H 65/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Y 3.C 33/6:H 65/Guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this collection gives background information into the security precautions taken for various high secretive projects and includes a detailed look at the function of the Office.

Entry 27
U.S. Office of Government Reports. Proceedings of the National Emergency Council, December 19, 1933 - April 28, 1936. (Record Group 44; T 38.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1955.
LOCATION:  Y 3.N 21/9:T 38/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

Established by Executive Order 6433-A (November 17, 1933), this Council served to advise the President on problems arising from policy conflicts between government agencies as they implemented recovery programs. The minutes of these meetings are reproduced in this collection.

Entry 28
U.S. Office of Price Stabilization. Defense History Program Studies Prepared During the Korean War Period. (Record Group 295; T460.) 3 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administration, 1960.
LOCATION:  ES 3:T 460/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

This set contains the manuscripts of reports and histories written and commissioned by the Office of Price Stabilization (OPS). Reel 1 contains drafts of reports discussion major issues associated with OPS implementing price controls (i.e., strategies, techniques). Reels 2 and 3 contain histories of the various committees created by OPS as well as a copy of the OPS procedures manual.

Entry 29
U.S. Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy. Papers of the Select Commission on Immigration and Refugee Policy. 24 reels. Edited by Randolph Boehm. Index by Robert Lester and Dale Reynolds. Frederick, MD: UPA, 1984.
LOCATION:  Y 3.Im 6/2:2 Im 6/2/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)

This collection of Commission papers contains internal records and the supporting materials used by the Commission; included are hearings, working papers, briefings and background reports written by both the Commission staff and experts in the field.

Part 1. Meetings, Consultations, Legal Materials, Selected Subject Files, and Staff Report with Appendices. 11 reels.

Part 2. Records of Regional Hearings. 13 reels.

Entry 30
U.S. Senate. Territorial Papers of the United States Senate, 1789-1873. (Record Group 46; M 200.) 20 reels. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Administra- tion; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1955.
LOCATION:  Z 3:M 200/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Z 3:M 200/Guide (Ref/US)

This film contains selected papers of the U.S. Senate relating to affairs in the Territories and are arranged by Territory. The papers include petitions and memorials, bills, resolutions, reports from executive departments, and correspondence.

Entry 31
U.S. Supplies Priorities and Allocations Board. Numbered Document File of the Supply Priorities and Allocations Board, Sept. 2, 1941 - January 14, 1942. (Record Group 179; M 196.) 1 reel. Washington, DC: National Archives and Records Admi- nistration; distributed by Scholarly Resources, 1955.
LOCATION:  Pr 32.4802:M 196/Film (Gov Pubs Micro/US)
LOCATION:  Pr 32.4802:M 196/Guide (Ref/US)

Filmed from the holdings of the National Archives, this Board engaged in top-level policy making and coordinating. The decisions and policies were carried out by the Office of Production Management, the Office of Price Administration and other defense agencies. They were responsible for developing priorities and regulations concerning the use of materials and commodities necessary for defense and other purposes. These priorities dealt with the procurement, production and distribution of materials according to the needs of the defense program. This reel is comprised of the file of numbered documents brought to the Board's attention as well as other items.