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1973 National Archives Fire


 

The 1973 National Archives Fire, a severe blow to the National Archives and Records Administration of the United States, was a disastrous fire that occurred at the National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) in St. Louis, Missouri, on July 12, 1973. NPRC, the custodian of military service records, lost approximately 16-18 million Official Military Personnel Files as a result of the fire.

Related Topics:
National Archives and Records Administration - United States - National Personnel Records Center - St. Louis, Missouri - July 12 - 1973

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