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On the morning of January 18, 2005, a long line of investigators stood outside at the Archives and National Library of Bolivia (ABNB) in Sucre. The day promised to reveal one of the greatest mysteries of twentieth century Bolivian history. Continue reading The Archives and National Library of Bolivia (ABNB)
There’s an interesting article in the May 26, 2009 edition of Fredericksburg.com about the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia – and how it serves as a repository for over “46,000 documents, photos and library books, some dating to Continue reading The Central Rappahannock Heritage Center in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Has the Records for Blacks & Whites Alike
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced today the appointment of Daniel J. Caron as Librarian and Archivist of Canada, effective April 25, 2009. Mr. Caron, currently Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Corporate Management and Horizontal Integration Sector, Library and Archives Continue reading Prime Minister Stephen Harper Announces the Appointment of the New Librarian & Archivist of Canada
Anyone planning to visit the New York State Library or Archives in Albany over the next few weeks might want to rearrange their schedule, or at least allow plenty of time for the detours they will encounter. Parts of I-787 Continue reading Filming for Angelina Jolie’s “Salt” May Disrupt Traffic Around the New York State Library in Albany through Monday, May 4
The winners of the “2009 Best Archives on the Web Awards” have been announced. Seeking Michigan won the Best Archives (U.S.A) category. Good Pick! It looks like these are picks sanctioned by the Society of American Archivists. I noted that Continue reading The 2009 Best Archives On the Web Awards Announced
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – If your idea of a good time is after-hours access at the West Virginia State Archives, your lucky night is Friday. The Mining Your History Foundation and Archives & History sponsors the annual all-night event at the Continue reading All-Night Research Event at the West Virginia State Archives Friday
The Morgan County, Alabama, Archives will receive a grant of $3000 from the Alabama Historical Records Advistory Board to help provide shelving, archival containers, and a database index for historical estate case files. The records, dating back to 1825, offer Continue reading Morgan County, Alabama, Archives Receiving $3000 for Historic Document Preservation
The following news release was written by NARA staff: Washington, DC. In May, the National Archives celebrates its new exhibition “BIG! Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National Archives,” with free public programs including film screenings, author lectures, and a Continue reading May 2009 BIG! Exposition Events at the National Archives
Randy Seaver is reporting this morning that things are not good in sunny southern California as deals with NARA. The staff at NARA – Pacific Region (Laguna Niguel) has been informed that the branch will be moved to Perris, California, Continue reading National Archives Branch at Laguna Nigel, California Closing Soon
I’ve blogged twice about the destruction in Italy several days back. Once soon after the earthquake happened, with a photo of the purported State Archives, and later with further updates. In a phone conversation this morning with Anthony Alioto, with Continue reading Photographed Damaged Building in L’Aquila is the Prefettura – and Not Archives as Reported
UPDATE: April 7, 2009: The full extent of the destruction of historic buildings, churches, archives, and such in the area of the regional capital of L’Aquila is impossible to gauge at this time. It’s said that getting around in the Continue reading State Archives in L’Aquila, Italy Destroyed in Quake
The Arkansas Studies Institute is something that the the State of Arkansas can be very proud of. In an absolutely fantastic article in the April 2, 2009 edition of the Arkansas Times, Leslie Newell Peacock gives us the full scoop. Continue reading Yes! Arkansas Really Does Have a History
WASHINGTON – The George W. Bush Presidential Library in University Park could be one of the last brick and mortar institutions of its kind. Congress is looking for ways to cut the expense of overseeing such buildings, and some researchers Continue reading Presidential Libraries May Become a Rare Sight
It’s been a while since I last used the “Index to Vital Records,” on the Massachusetts Archives website. The last time I did, it only had death indexes on it. Now I see that I can search Births, Marriages, and Continue reading Using the Index to Massachusetts Vital Records – 1841 to 1910
The following news release was written by National Archives staff: WASHINGTON, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The National Archives will host its fifth annual Genealogy Fair. This year’s two-day program will showcase Federal records located at the National Archives and professional Continue reading 5th Annual Genealogy Fair at the National Archives April 22-23, ’09