As you transcribe and review, you may find it useful to verify names and information using the resources included below. If you have information that should be added to these resources, or if you have any questions, please contact the Transcription Center team.
General Information
Freedmen's Bureau Abbreviations
A series of blog posts entitled, "Insights and Tips from a Volunpeer Expert," written by digital volunteer, Beth Graham, which provide further information and helpful hints on transcribing and reviewing the Freedmen's Bureau records: "Make a Lasting Difference: Become a Volunteer Transcription Reviewer;" "Transcribe with Style: Tips from a Smithsonian Transcription Center Volunteer;" and "Context Matters: When I get to the Bottom of a Definition."
Additional Resources and Tips for Research
State-Specific Freedmen's Bureau Information
Alabama
Alabama Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Counties in Alabama
Arkansas
Arkansas Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Counties in Arkansas
Louisiana
Louisiana Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Louisiana Parishes
Mississippi
Mississippi Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Mississippi Freedmen's Bureau Transcription Style Sheet - by Digital Volunteer Beth Graham
Counties in Mississippi
North Carolina
Freedmen's Bureau North Carolina Staff List
Counties in North Carolina
Digital Collections Family Records, State Archives of North Carolina and the State Library of North Carolina
South Carolina
South Carolina Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Counties in South Carolina
Tennessee
Tennessee Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Counties in Tennessee
Texas
Texas Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Counties in Texas
Virginia
Virginia Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
Counties in Virginia
Washington, D.C.
District of Columbia Assistant Commissioners and Field Office Staff List
List of Neighborhoods in Washington, D.C. by Ward
