Earlier today I shared this note with National Archives employees, and I want to share it with you: Given the recent attention around the development of the new signature galleries for the National Archives Building, I want to make sure all NARA employees have had the opportunity to see the online walkthrough of the current … Continue reading Message from the Archivist: Preview the Signature Galleries
On October 28, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan met with Canadian Ambassador Kirsten Hillman in her office at the National Archives in Washington, DC. That same day, Dr. Shogan marked the anniversary of the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty in 1886. The original deed of gift for the Statue of … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: October 28-November 1, 2024
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
On September 23, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen J. Shogan posed for a photo with volunteers after giving remarks at the Volunteer Appreciation Event held in the Archivist's Reception Room at the National Archives in Washington, DC. If you would like to become a volunteer, you can find out more on this … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 23-September 27, 2024
On September 16, 2024, Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan invited her X followers to join the National Archives as we begin the countdown to the nation's 250th anniversary. Learn more by visiting the Declaration250 website. Also on the 16th, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Shogan shared the Official Military Personnel File of Roberto … Continue reading Dr. Shogan’s Weekly Summary and Social Media Report: September 16-September 20, 2024
