National Archives News

  • Issue #23, February 24, 2021 A Message from the Archivist of the United States Enlarge David S. Ferriero Throughout February, the National Archives continues sharing resources documenting the rich history and many contributions of African Americans. In addition to the links in this...
  • WASHINGTON, February 22, 2021—Photographs of Buffalo Soldiers serving at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, NY, during the early 20th century recently came to light at the National Archives. The images were discovered by a preservationist who was digitizing thousands of nitrate negatives...
  • Issue #22, February 9, 2021 A Message from the Archivist of the United States Enlarge David S. Ferriero This month the National Archives joins the nation in celebrating African American history. Explore our records documenting the rich contributions of many African Americans on the...
  • By Miriam Kleiman | National Archives News WASHINGTON, February 3, 2021 — The National Archives, through its National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), is offering a new grant program aimed at expanding cultural diversity in American history.  Enlarge A recent...
  • By Michael Davis | National Archives News WASHINGTON, February 2, 2021—In advance of African American History month, the National Archives and the National Archives Foundation presented a number of programs in January on the continuing struggle for Black equality and civil rights from the...
  • Issue #21, January 26, 2021 A Message from the Archivist of the United States Enlarge David S. Ferriero This week’s newsletter offers some very interesting ways to connect with our records on a wide variety of topics. You can find out how to get in on the fun of our next monthly #...
  • Issue #20, January 12, 2021 A Message from the Archivist of the United States Enlarge David S. Ferriero As we begin the new year, the National Archives staff is digging through the stacks and working on new and exciting content, programs, and ways to connect with you virtually during the...
  • By Victoria Macchi | National Archives News Enlarge Part of the Tinker v. Des Moines lawsuit casefile from the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of Iowa. View in National Archives Catalog, no. 161 WASHINGTON, December 22, 2020—When you cross the threshold of a public school,...
  • By Victoria Macchi | National Archives News Enlarge The new "Loyalty Oath" interactive exhibit is part of a $26 million renovation at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri. (Courtesy Truman Library) WASHINGTON, December 16, 2020—Although the doors of...
  • Issue #19, December 10, 2020 A Message from the Archivist of the United States Enlarge David S. Ferriero This is the final Virtual Programs Newsletter for 2020. We began sharing our online resources with you soon after our facilities closed in March, due to the pandemic. We will continue...
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