Archives: Links

"When called to duty in World War II, the men of the 100th Infantry Battalion performed extraordinary feats fighting for the country they loved."

An organization founded in 1989 providing resources and professional development opportunities for archivists, librarians, curators, historians, and cultural/heritage institutions.

"Records date from the monarchy to the current legislative session, and also include the papers of individuals and organizations, photographs, maps, artifacts, rare books, 19th century newspapers."

A private non-profit organization established in 1892.

"Bishop Museum was founded in 1889 by Charles Reed Bishop in honor of his late wife, Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop..."

Includes the Hawai'i War Records Depository, Hawai'i Congressional Papers Collection, and more.

COH preserves the recollections of Hawai‘i’s people through oral interviews and disseminates oral history transcripts.

Provides access to information on archival material from different European countries.

Access to America's historic newspapers from 1789-1943. National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP); National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH); Library of Congress (LC).

Department of Art Conservation of Bishop Museum. Site includes links to information about caring for family treasures.

Access to digital collections held by the Library of Congress.

A collection of digitized historical footage between 1890 and 1999. Content will continue to be added on a monthly basis. Library of Congress.

"To help us think, talk and teach about the rights and responsibilities of citizens in our democracy, we invite you to explore 100 milestone documents of American history."

Reference and User Services Association, a division of the American Library Association.

"Meaningful WWII battle memorials. Powerful stories. Engaging classroom activities."
An ABMC and NCA Education Project.

Society of American Archivists (SAA).

U.S. National Archives YouTube channel featuring collections, programs and events.

"NARA is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. Those valuable records are preserved and are available to you..."

A list of archival resources, including a glossary and best practices, from the Society of American Archivists.

Information from the Occupational Outlook Handbook, by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, including education, duties, pay, outlook, etc.

Very brief summary of the quality and ethics an archivist aspires to, from the New London Archives.

A description of the role and responsibilities of an Archivist from the blog "Anthroarchivist."

Click on the above link to read an article from the Society of American Archivists.

"North America's oldest and largest national professional association dedicated to the needs and interests of archives and archivists."

Northeast Document Conservation Center

U.S. National Archives

Library of Congress

Library of Congress

Includes worksheets for students of various ages.

"The online tool for teaching with documents, from the National Archives."

Education resources from the Library of Congress, including lesson plans, primary source sets, professional development, etc.

Resources and education updates for teaching with archives from the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

A list of links to online exhibits by the U.S. National Archives.

Library of Congress.

Developed by the National Museum of American History for use by K-12 teachers and students.

"resource for teachers, administrators, librarians, archivists, and museum educators. It offers sample exercises and informative articles based on a new approach to teaching in the archives...the result of Students and Faculty in the Archives (SAFA), a three-year grant at Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS)..."