As the Archivist of the United States, my top priority is access for all Americans to the important records of our nation that we hold in trust at the National Archives. I am deeply committed to civic education and public engagement, and I have made it a priority to expand the reach of the National … Continue reading A Message from the Archivist
On October 19, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan welcomed more than 100 guests who participated in the National Archives Sleepover at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC. Read more about the sleepover here. Children between the ages of 8 and 12 and their chaperones experience the rare opportunity to sleep beside the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and the Bill of Rights. The following morning, they are treated to a pancake breakfast served by the Archivist of the United States. 🥞 National Archives photo by Susana Raab.
Earlier this month I released the National Archives’ new Strategic Framework. The framework guides our next steps in developing a multi-year strategic plan and charts a roadmap focused on building our digital future and delivering world-class experiences, both in person and online. We are the nation’s record keepers. We preserve, protect, and share the historical … Continue reading Advancing the Work of the National Archives
On October 16, 2024, in celebration of American Archives Month, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan shared this letter on X from New England Patriots coach Lou Saban asking President John F. Kennedy if he would like to join the team as a receiver. The letter was included in this July 26, 2024, … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: October 14-October 18, 2024
On October 7, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan gave remarks before members of the Archer Center, The University of Texas in Washington, DC, in the Archivist's Reception Room at the National Archives.
On September 30, 2024, Dr. Shogan shared an image portraying women’s vast contributions to U.S. industrial development and World War II wartime efforts. Check out this powerful photo of three female lumberjacks at a female-operated sawmill in Turkey Pond, NH in Nov. 1942. Our online Catalog can always surprise you! On October 1, 2024, Dr. … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 30-October 4, 2024
