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Commission Recommends $2.15 Million in Grants for Document Editing and Archival Projects

A press release from the National Archives November 20, 2008, published the results of a November meeting of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).

The recommendations made at the November meeting, were to approve grants in the amount of $2.15 million that would encompass 23 projects across 13 states as well as the District of Columbia

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National Archives Announces Death of Legendary Archivist John Taylor

Sad News from the National Archives, A press release September 23, 2008, announces the passing of archivist John E. Taylor. Best known for his “encyclopedic knowledge” on the subject of World War II intelligence records, Mr. Taylor, an employee of the National Archives for 63 years passed away in his home on September 20th, he was 87 years old.

 

 

It was in September of 1945, the week that WWII formally ended that John E. Taylor began his career with the National Archives; a career highlighted by many honors and awards including the (OSS) Office of Strategic Services, Society Distinguished Service Award and a lifetime achievement award from the Scone Foundation, established by Stanley Cohen; an award that honors unknown professionals for their important contributions.

In a Washington Times Article from 2003 Mr. Taylor was referred to as a “Wizard of Research” Through his many years at The National Archives he aided thousands of persons with their research from students to best selling authors.

Mr. Taylor was born in Sparkman AR, in 1921. While still a student at the University of Arkansas he wrote the Civil Service exam in 1945 but was precluded from military service due to blindness in one eye.

Mr. Taylor is predeceased by his wife Dolly to whom he was married 44 years and a brother James; he is survived by his niece, Claudia Taylor Walsworth of Ketchum, ID and Nephew James E. Taylor Jr. of San Ramone, CA. Memorial services are planned for mid October.

For the full story visit: The National Archives: Press Release September 23 2008.

 

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Controlled Unclassified Information Office

In a press release from the National Archives Allen Weinstein, Archivist of the United States announces the formation of the (CUIO) or “Controlled Unclassified Information Office”. Mr. Weinstein also announced that the recently created office will be headed by director of the Information Security Oversight Office, William J. Bosanko.  The creation of this office is in response to a memorandum issued by President Bush on May 9, 2008 to the Heads of Departments and Agencies on the Designation and Sharing of Controlled Unclassified Information; designating the National Archives as the responsible group for managing, administrating and implementing the CIU framework.

 

Mr. Weinstein states, that in initiating the office,  “I have provided Mr. Bosanko with a clear roadmap for the National Archives, as the executive agent and consistent with the President’s direction, to ensure that only information which genuinely requires the protections afforded by the President’s memorandum will be introduced into the CUI Framework.”

For the full story visit: http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2008/nr08-107.html

 

 

 

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Spring/ Summer Hours begin at the National Archives on March 27

 

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Preview of Magna Carta

I just received this update from the National Archives last week; I won’t be able to make it, but if you’re in the D.C. area, this is quite an opportunity. The National Archives will be holding an exclusive preview of the Magna Carta for members of the press before it goes back on display. This will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to photograph or videotape the Magna Carta outside of its display case. Press will also have the opportunity to talk to its new owner, David Rubenstein, as well as the Archivist of the United States, Allen Weinstein and National Archives Exhibits Curator, Terry Boone.

 

This exclusive event will take place from 1-2p.m. on Monday, March 3^rd, at the National Archives Building Conservation Lab.  Please note that NO ARTIFICIAL LIGHT MAY BE USED.

For background on the Magna Carta, as well as directions, please view the entire press release at: http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2008/nr08-67.html.

 

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Noontime Programs at the National Archives in April 2008

During the month of April, the National Archives will be presenting three free programs available to the public:

 

 

 

 

1.      Preserving America’s History, April 9^th, will explain how the National Archives protects and preserves the documents and artifacts it holds.

2.      White House Ghosts: Presidents and Their Speechwriters, April 16^th, will be presented by Robert Schlesinger (son of famed JFK speech writer Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.), and will discuss how the relationship between President’s and their speechwriters can impact a presidency.

3.      Summers with Lincoln, April 17^th, explores the meanings of monuments erected in memorial to Abraham Lincoln.

 

All three events will be held at noon at the National Archives Building, located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit: http://www.archives.gov/press/press-releases/2008/nr08-66.html.

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National Archives Announces Extended Research Room Hours

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, February 1, 2008
National Archives Announces Extended Research Room Hours

Washington, DC. . . Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein announced today that the National Archives will restore its evening and weekend hours in its Washington, DC and College Park, MD, research rooms. Effective the week of April 14, 2008, the extended hours will be 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Saturday. Hours on Monday and Tuesday will continue to be 9 A.M to 5 P.M.

Congress and the President provided a one-time appropriation of $1.3 million in the National Archives Fiscal Year 2008 budget to restore these hours. The funds will be used to hire new archival research room staff and to cover the costs of utilities, maintenance, and security during the extended hours.

“I am very grateful to the Congress and the President for their recognition of the importance of making our documentary heritage as widely available as possible. Extending the research room hours goes a long way in helping us attain this goal.

This increase in hours underlines our commitment to open government,” the Archivist said in making the announcement. “I would also like to acknowledge the enthusiastic support of our user communities,” he added.

Research room hours at the National Archives Building in Washington, DC and at the College Park facility were reduced in October 2006 as a cost-savings measure. Since then, the National Archives has had extended hours only once a month on Thursday and Friday evenings and on Saturdays. Prior to October 2006, the National Archives extended hours were Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The change from Tuesday to Wednesday evening late hours was implemented to make it more convenient and cost-effective for out-of-town researchers who travel to the National Archives for research.

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For more information, contact the National Archives Public Affairs staff at 202-357-5300.

 

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National Archives Budget Increased for FY08

A press release issued by the National Archives today indicates that they will receive funding in the amount of $411.1 million this fiscal year. This represents a 20.5 percent increase over the 2007 Fiscal Year. NARA has not received regular appropriations in the past, and therefore is funded under the $555 billion 2007 Consolidation Appropriations Act.

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A 20% increase is a lot.  However, it sounds like they were overdue.  Let us know if you disagree.

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