“I'm taking pictures of the history of today.” —Russell Lee Our new exhibit, “Power and Lee: Russell Lee's Coal Survey,” opens on Saturday, March 16! Come visit the new exhibit to see more than 200 of Russell Lee’s photographs of coal miners, their families, and their communities. Lee was hired to take photographs as part of a federal government survey of medical, health, and housing conditions in coal communities What may be most distinctive about these images is their reflection of the photographer’s compassion for his subjects. It is their strength, dignity, and humanity that strikes the viewer. Although Lee’s earlier images of Depression-era Americans are well known, his 1946 coal survey images have had little exposure. The full series, which numbers in the thousands, can only be found in the holdings of the National Archives. Discover more about Power & Light: Russell: Lee's Coal Survey and our other featured exhibits at the National Archives in Washington DC: https://lnkd.in/gtWAPiZF #ArchivesPowerAndLight #Photography #NationalArchivesMuseum
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The nation's record keeper. Visit our new exhibit, "Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey," open now.
About us
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you, whether you want to see if they contain clues about your family’s history, need to prove a veteran’s military service, or are researching an historical topic that interests you.
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http://www.archives.gov
External link for U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
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- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
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- 1934
- Specialties
- Archives Technicians, Conservators, Records Managers, Educators, Public Outreach Specialists, Museum Professionals, Librarians, Dynamic Media Preservation Specialists, Digital Imaging Specialists, Information Technology Specialists, Archives Specialists, Archivists, Preservationists, Conservationists, Budget and Finance Specialists, Procurement Specialists, and FOIA Specialists
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701 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20408, US
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700 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20408, US
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8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740, US
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Updates
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The National Archives has just completed the annual #CivicsforAllofUS Teacher Institute. During the two sessions, which were held June 24–27 and July 8–11, educators from around the country learned how to use primary sources held by the National Archives. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eCsprFc2
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We are thrilled to announce the opening of "Road to Revolution," a rotating exhibition series at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. This exhibit highlights National Archives records that document major milestones and provide critical historical context to the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. https://lnkd.in/eZrdjbBw The first rotation, Roots of Rebellion, is on display through August 28, 2024. It traces the origins of the American Revolution to another conflict—the Seven Years' War. It shows how Colonial resistance emerged in response to new imperial policies related to western lands and eastern taxes (and trade) as Parliament grappled to administer its vastly expanded empire. Explore the records on display: https://lnkd.in/eG9Y5Agq #ArchivesRoadToRevolution #Declaration250 America250
Road to Revolution
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𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐲: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐀𝐑𝐀’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧 We are developing the agency’s sixth Open Government Plan and we would like your input and suggestions for 2025-2027. Open government is built on transparency, participation, and collaboration: the three principles that form the cornerstone of an open government. Take a look at our previous plans and tell us what you would like to see included. How do you think we should further transparency, participation, and collaboration at the National Archives? We’re looking for your feedback on a variety of topics, including but not limited to: • Innovation, crowdsourcing, and public engagement • Digitization and online public access • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) • Declassification • Records Management Please email your suggestions to [email protected] by July 31, 2024, so they can be considered for the plan. Learn more on this NARAtions blog post: https://loom.ly/J6A8nDA
Have Your Say: Provide Input and Suggestions for NARA’s 2025-2027 Open Government Plan
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The Eagle has landed! On July 20, 1969, Commander Neil Armstrong, Command Module Pilot Michael Collins, and Astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin made one small step that forever changed history. Approximately seven hours after Eagle touched down on the lunar surface and 102 hours and 45 minutes after launch, Armstrong became the first human to step onto the Moon. The moment was forever memorialized by Armstrong’s words: “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” This marked the Apollo 11 mission as the single greatest moment of human space exploration. During their 21 hours on the Moon, Armstrong and Aldrin collected nearly 50 pounds of lunar material to bring back to Earth. Armstrong placed a plaque on the lunar surface bearing a depiction of the eastern and western hemispheres along with the inscription, “Here men from the planet Earth first set foot on the Moon, July 21, 1969, A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.” The astronauts also planted the United States flag into the lunar surface and famously took “the most historic phone call ever made from the White House,” in the words of President Richard Nixon. 📸: Astronaut Edwin Aldrin descends the Lunar Module ladder, July 20, 1969. National Archives Identifier 16685031 📸: Apollo 11 plaque on the Lunar Module, July 20, 1969. National Archives Identifier 16685128 📸: Television split-screen shot of President Nixon in the Oval Office speaking to the Apollo 11 astronauts on the Moon, July 20, 1969. National Archives Identifier 66394157 #Apollo11 #Moon #Nixon #PresidentialLibraries NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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We're #hiring a new Archives Technician in Austin, Texas. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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U.S. National Archives and Records Administration reposted this
Official page of Dr. Colleen Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States. (Maintained by [email protected])
I am honored to receive the Hubert H. Humphrey Award from the American Political Science Association (APSA), which annually recognizes notable public service by a political scientist. I am grateful to be recognized alongside such esteemed peers. I look forward to continuing to contribute to the Political Science community and am deeply appreciative of this recognition from American Political Science Association. Thank you to my colleagues, mentors, staff at the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, and the APSA community for your support and encouragement, especially those who graciously nominated me for this award. Together, we advance the discipline and its impact on public service. https://lnkd.in/gRRayhYB #APSA #HubertHHumphreyAward #PoliticalScience #PublicService
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🏊♂️ Discover fascinating stories of historic swimming pools listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), like the Pawnee Municipal Swimming Pool and Bathhouse in Oklahoma, constructed in the 1930s under the Federal Emergency Relief Administration and the Works Progress Administration, and the Banneker Recreation Center, which was a focal point in the development of the Black community in Washington, DC. These pools reflect rich architectural heritage and community significance. Explore our ongoing series highlighting records from the NRHP and dive into their architectural significance and lasting impact on American communities. Learn more in this Text Message blog post: https://loom.ly/lNQ9ytc
Cannonball! Swimming Pools in the National Register of Historic Places
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We're #hiring a new Archivist in College Park, Maryland. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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📖 Have you ever wondered about the man behind the adventurous tales of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn? Join us online on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET for a special program featuring Mark Twain, brought to life by Bob Gleason of American Historical Theatre. https://lnkd.in/d9FTeQ7n
The National Archives Comes Alive! Young Learners Program: Meet Mark Twain
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