“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
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- 1,001-5,000 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- 1934
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- 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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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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Great interview Sheena Burrell.
Paper records are officially on the way out. And government agencies must fully embrace digital record-keeping, as outlined in OMB memo M-23-07. U.S. National Archives and Records Administration CIO Sheena Burrell shares insights on the benefits and challenges of this shift. Access the full article to learn how digitization enhances accessibility, security, and efficiency, with AI-driven solutions transforming records management. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e2UyepvT
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Dr. Shogan's full weekly report for the week of July 29, 2024 to August 2, 2024.
Official page of Dr. Colleen Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States. (Maintained by socialmedia@nara.gov)
On July 29, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan marked the anniversary of the signing of the National Aeronautics and Space Act, which established the NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration on July 29, 1958. “This landmark document made it possible for the United States to pioneer space exploration!” she said on her X account. Read Dr. Shogan's full weekly report for the week of July 29, 2024 to August 2, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gRrQ-J2R #RoadToRevolution #America250 #Declaration250 #NationalArchives #AOTUS #WeeklySummary #NASA
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The British decision to levy taxes on its American colonies following the Seven Years’ War (1756–1763) led to widespread resistance and ultimately revolution. Believing that the colonies should contribute to the expense of their own administration, the British Parliament implemented a series of unpopular trade regulations and taxes, such as the tax on tea, that provoked widespread protest. On March 5, 1771, the Pennsylvania Assembly petitioned the King to intervene on his subjects' behalf. Britain's refusal to relent led several dozen Bostonians to take extreme action when they dumped tea into the harbor at the "Boston Tea Party." The Road to Revolution exhibition’s first selection of records, Roots of Rebellion, is a part of #Declaration250, the National Archives’ celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial in 2026 (America250). Road to Revolution is made possible in part by the National Archives Foundation through the generous support of Comcast Corporation and Microsoft Corporation. 📸: Petition of the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly to the King of England, March 5, 1771. Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention 📸: Political cartoon showing British officials pouring tea (the Coercive Acts) down the throat of a Native American woman representing “America.” Copy of an engraving The able doctor, or America swallowing the bitter draught by Paul Revere, June 17, 1774. National Archives Identifier 535722 #BostonTeaParty #AmericanRevolution #SevenYearsWar #ArchivesRoadToRevolution
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We're #hiring a new Facility Operations Specialist in College Park, Maryland. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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As part of our Federal Electronic Records Modernization Initiative, we have reviewed and updated the Electronic Records Management (ERM) Federal Integrated Business Framework. In collaboration with our interagency Requirements Working Group, we have revised terminology and streamlined Standard Data Elements to enhance clarity and relevance for shared services managing records. This includes removing outdated terms and focusing on essential elements for effective records management. What updates or additions would you suggest for the ERM Federal Integrated Business Framework? We want to hear from you! Please submit your feedback by August 19, 2024. Learn more in this Records Express blog post: https://loom.ly/4j-qrp4 #DigitalTransformation
Request for Feedback on the ERM Federal Integrated Business Framework
https://records-express.blogs.archives.gov
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🏅Congratulations to U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team for clinching the gold medal! Your incredible achievements have once again showcased the talent, dedication, and spirit of American athletes on the world stage. To celebrate, we’re looking back at a memorable moment from the 2016 Olympics when the gold medal-winning U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team visited the White House. Pictured here with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, the team struck a gymnastic pose in the Map Room—a testament to their outstanding performance and the pride of a nation. 📸: President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, and the Gold Medal 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team in the White House Map Room, September 29, 2016. https://loom.ly/t9C1txQ #Olympics #Throwback
National Archives NextGen Catalog
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Dr. Shogan's full weekly report for the week of July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024.
Official page of Dr. Colleen Shogan, 11th Archivist of the United States. (Maintained by socialmedia@nara.gov)
This week, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan promoted the National Archives Catalog and NARA's Road to Revolution exhibit. Road to Revolution is a rotating exhibition series highlighting National Archives records that document major milestones and critical historical context to the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Read Dr. Shogan's full weekly report for the week of July 22, 2024 to July 26, 2024: https://lnkd.in/gKfeUs2p #RoadToRevolution #America250 #Declaration250 #NationalArchives #AOTUS #WeeklySummary
Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: July 22-July 26, 2024
https://aotus11.blogs.archives.gov