Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives

By Elizabeth Call, University Archivist, RIT Libraries and Archives, Rochester Institute of Technology

Some of the United States’ most important historical documents, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Emancipation Proclamation, are housed in the U.S. National Archives. Beyond these high-profile items, it also preserves lesser-known but no less vital records, such as national park master plans, polar exploration documents and the records of all U.S. veterans. Together, these materials stand as a testament to the country’s commitment to…

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