“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
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 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
Employees at U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a digital imaging specialist or archives technician? The National Archives and Records Administration has many different roles, including archivists, archives technicians, conservators, and records managers, who work together to preserve U.S. Government records and make them available to the public. Archives technicians locate records in the "stacks," which are large rooms where boxes of documents are kept. They also collaborate with conservators to clean, repair, and preserve older and more fragile pieces of history. The National Archives is increasingly embracing the digitization of records, and a state-of-the-art digitization center was constructed at the National Archives in College Park, Maryland. Here, digital imaging specialists breathe life into history, creating digital renderings of photos, maps, documents, and more. These digital records are then added to our online Catalog, ensuring accessibility to all. Equipment in the new digitization center include high-speed scanners and overhead camera systems that handle various record types and formats. Learn more about the mass digitization center: https://lnkd.in/dZy8Gd4q *** #MakeAccessHappen #Digitization #NationalArchives #DigitalImagingSpecialist #ArchivesTechnician
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Join us this morning at 10 a.m. ET for the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) annual open meeting. OGIS Director Alina M. Semo will discuss the 2023 annual report. The meeting is available via livestream on the National Archives YouTube channel (https://loom.ly/Ylka7bw) or through Webex (registration required; https://loom.ly/GlffofE). Interested persons may present oral and written statements during the meeting. For more information about the conference and to submit public comments, visit the FOIA Ombudsman blog: https://loom.ly/c8DnkGs #Archives #OpenGov
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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 opengov@nara.gov by July 31, 2024, so they can be considered for the plan. Learn more on this NARAtions blog post: https://loom.ly/J6A8nDA
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We're #hiring a new Administrative Officer in Washington, District of Columbia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) recently held a teleconference in which Mary DeRosa, the PIDB Chair, gave a presentation on the United States Air Force’s automation project, Battering Ram. The PIDB provides access to its executive session plans to promote transparency. Learn more on the Transforming Classification blog: https://loom.ly/yQVmang #Archives #OpenGov
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“Todd Arrington’s dedication to historic preservation and public engagement is unparalleled. His Park Service leadership, extensive scholarship, and creative social media approaches will be invaluable to the National Archives. We are fortunate to have someone of his caliber guiding our efforts to honor and help share President Eisenhower’s life and legacy,” said Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan. Congratulations to Dr. Todd Arrington for his appointment as Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, effective August 26, 2024. Read the press release: https://loom.ly/NlYTBcQ #NARA #PresidentialLibrary
Todd Arrington Appointed Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum
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Looking for fun ways to involve children in exploring family history? Our collection of downloadable family trees and activity sheets are designed for kids of all ages! Learn more on our Educator Resources page: https://loom.ly/ysUm6UA #GenealogySeries2024
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We're #hiring a new Attorney Advisor in Washington, District of Columbia. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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On Wednesday, July 24, the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) is hosting its annual open meeting. OGIS Director Alina M. Semo will discuss the 2023 annual report. The meeting is available via livestream on the National Archives YouTube channel or through Webex (registration required). Interested persons may present oral and written statements during the meeting. For more information about the conference and to submit public comments, visit the FOIA Ombudsman blog: https://loom.ly/c8DnkGs Here is the 2023 OGIS annual open meeting on our YouTube channel: https://loom.ly/EiHAByU Register for the Webex: https://loom.ly/GlffofE Image: Screen capture of the 2023 OGIS annual open meeting on our YouTube channel, June 13, 2023. #Archives #OpenGov
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