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“It Gets Better” at the National Archives

January 29, 2014March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Leadership, Special Events

The National Archives is proud to join other federal agencies in support of the “It Gets Better Project.” Our participation in this project represents an opportunity for federal agencies and employees to openly talk about issues, share messages and stories of hope, and provide resources for support. http://youtu.be/lKia_M9Nj0Y Thanks to all the NARA staff across the country who … Continue reading “It Gets Better” at the National Archives

Rubenstein Gallery Opening

December 12, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Collaboration, Leadership, Special Events

Last night we opened the David M. Rubenstein Gallery, the home of our new Records of Rights permanent exhibit. The new David M. Rubenstein Gallery, hosting the “Records of Rights” permanent exhibit, which discusses the rights of women, immigrants, and African Americans. David Rubenstein is a passionate advocate for the National Archives and for educating … Continue reading Rubenstein Gallery Opening

Declassification Prioritization

December 2, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Collaboration, Leadership, NARA Records, Open Government, Participation, Records Management, Special Events, Transformation

The Public Interest Declassification Board (PIDB) recently hosted an open meeting to discuss its recommendations to the President on Transforming the Security Classification System, focusing on declassification prioritization. PIDB continues to advocate for public discussion on the report. This meeting represented opportunities to highlight recommendations from the report, continue the conversation about the current declassification … Continue reading Declassification Prioritization

Bringing History to Life

November 20, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in NARA Records, Special Events

Last night I had the distinct honor of welcoming director Steven Spielberg to the National Archives and presenting him with the Foundation for the National Archives’ Records of Achievement Award for bringing our nation’s history to life on the big screen. Also joining us was previous award recipient Ken Burns, who spoke with Mr. Spielberg … Continue reading Bringing History to Life

Celebrating Passion and Accomplishment

November 15, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Collaboration, Leadership, NARA Records, Special Events

With the opening of the “Discovery and Recovery” exhibit, I had a chance last week to thank many of the National Archives staff who made it possible. And it truly took a village to make this happen! Staff from just about every corner of the Agency contributed—preservation and conservation, security, legal, communications, exhibits, digital engagement, … Continue reading Celebrating Passion and Accomplishment

Preserving History

October 31, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Leadership, Special Events

Next week we will be opening an extraordinary exhibit, “Discovery and Recovery: Preserving Iraqi Jewish Heritage,” at the National Archives in Washington, DC. The exhibit, spanning more than 400 years, tells the story of the dramatic recovery on May 6, 2003, of 2,700 books and tens of thousands of documents from a flooded basement in … Continue reading Preserving History

Congratulations to the Digital Public Library of America

October 25, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Collaboration, Leadership, NARA Records, Participation, Social Media, Special Events

What happens when archives, libraries and museums come together? They build something amazing. The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) is here, and the National Archives is proud to participate as a leading content provider in this exciting online portal and platform. The DPLA provides a single online access point for anyone, anywhere to search and access … Continue reading Congratulations to the Digital Public Library of America

Hanging Out for American Archives Month

September 10, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Open Government, Participation, Social Media, Special Events

October is American Archives month, a time to raise awareness about the value of archives and archivists and to celebrate that work. One of the ways we are participating this year will be to discuss the work of the Archivist of the United States. As a kickoff to American Archives Month, I invite you to … Continue reading Hanging Out for American Archives Month

Thanks, Mr. Hollerer

August 12, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Special Events

Emery “Joe” Hollerer was my high school English teacher and on Friday night at the 50th Reunion of the Beverly (MA) Class of 1963 we all had a chance to thank him for the role he has played in shaping our lives. Emery “Joe” Hollerer and David Ferriero My own love of literature and reading … Continue reading Thanks, Mr. Hollerer

Happy Birthday Waldo!

July 17, 2013March 15, 2021 by dferriero, posted in Special Events

This is the birthday of Waldo Gifford Leland, born this day in 1879 in Newton, Massachusetts. He was a historian with careers at the Carnegie Institution and the Library of Congress, and played an important role in the creation of the National Archives. Leland’s portrait hangs among those of the previous Archivists of the United … Continue reading Happy Birthday Waldo!