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Records Advisory: Using a Data Storage Vendor
Read this new publication to find out about the critical issues involved in handing over custody and control of your data to a vendor or to another government or agency. Recommended reading for local governments and state agencies.
Posted November 13, 2009
Training Opportunities Available Across the State
Register online today for archives and records management workshops and webinars. All offerings are free and open to anyone interested in the subject, unless otherwise noted.
Posted November 13, 2009
New York State Canal System Images Now Available
The bulk of Holmes Hutchinson survey maps of the state canal system (1842-1843), as well as a canal images from the Division of Visual Instruction lantern slides are now available through the Digital Collections. These new additions join already digitized maps, plans, and drawings of the Erie Canal.
Posted October 30, 2009
State Archives Honors Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Archives Partnership Trust presented scholar of African American Studies, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., with the 2009 Empire State Archives and History Award on Monday, October 26 at The Egg, Center for Performing Arts. Dr. Gates was interviewed by noted Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer.
Posted October 30, 2009
Ensuring a Future for New York’s Past
New tools, information and resources related to the identification, preservation, and use of the New York’s historical materials can be found on the newly redesigned website for New York State Historical Records Board.
Posted October 30, 2009
Training Opportunities Available Across the State
Register online today for archives and records management workshops and webinars. All offerings are free and open to anyone interested in the subject, unless otherwise noted.
Posted October 30, 2009
Thank you to our donors for helping to support the newly launched website - 9/11 Memory & History: What to Save and How
Thank you to The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation, Inc., The New York Times Company Foundation, Max W. Batzer and
John J. Jerome.
Posted October 30, 2009
State Archives Announces Student Research Awards Contest
The State Archives announces its twentieth annual Student Research Award contest encouraging grades 4-12 students to explore the wealth of historical records found in archives, libraries, and other historical community organizations throughout New York State. Entries must be created in the July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 school year.
Posted October 30, 2009
The LGRMIF eGrants System is here
Attention local governments: learn more about making an LGRMIF grant application online. Register for your online access to apply for a 2010-2011 grant.
Posted October 15, 2009
State Archives offers new workshop: “Managing Your Historical Photographs”
Seats still available: sign up for Managing Your Historical Photographs, a new workshop to help you take physical and intellectual control of your photographs to ensure their long-term access and use, offered three times in October.
Posted October 15, 2009
Your History is New York's History - October is Archives Month in New York State
Download the 2009 poster and link to information about events being held around New York State in celebration of our archival heritage.
Posted October 15, 2009
9/11 Memory & History: What to Save and How
Do you have documents, photos, objects, or recordings of loved ones lost on 9/11 or tell the history of that tragic event? This website will help with the hard decisions of what to save for history, what to discard, and how to preserve them as a legacy for the future.
Posted October 15, 2009
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. speaks in Albany, NY
Nationally renowned scholar of African American studies, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will receive the Empire State Archives and History award in recognition for his work to advance the understanding and uses of history within our society.
Posted October 15, 2009