Footnote.com / Fold3

United States · Information Technology & Services

Fold3 is a digital repository dedicated to historical military records and documents. Launched in January 2007 and rebranded in August 2011, it aims to provide convenient access to original source documents, particularly focusing on military history. Owned by Ancestry.com, Fold3 is based in Utah and employs a small team. The platform features a vast collection of military records, including personal documents, photos, and stories from various conflicts such as the US Revolutionary War, Civil War, and World Wars. With over 640 million records available, it serves genealogists, historians, students, and the general public interested in military history. Fold3 also offers digitization and archiving services, partnering with institutions like the National Archives to enhance its collections. Additionally, it provides research tools and has introduced Unit History archives to further support users in exploring military history.