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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 52m

#SAAwords: container n. ~ a receptacle used to house archival materials Read the full entry: ow.ly/4RUH50ZU70U

Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

October is American Archives Month! Each year during October, we advocate for the work of archives and archivists, and we ask you to join us! If you're looking for ways to participate and raise the profile of the archives profession, head to the SAA website. ow.ly/ZKGL50ZSQxO

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

SAA is excited to share that Amanda Greenwood has been appointed Publications Editor of the Society of American Archivists (SAA). As Publications Editor, Greenwood will help run a program that has published over 100 books since 2000. Read the full release: ow.ly/J6gO50ZSPYF

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Feeling alone in the archival field? SAA connects you with a passionate community of archivists for support, advice, and collaboration. Join the conversation and get involved on SAA Connect: ow.ly/L8F750ZQKtB

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

“So much of archivists’ work is behind the scenes, but everyone benefits.” In #ArchivalOutlook, SAA CEO Jacqualine Price Osafo shares the value of SAA’s “250 for the 250th” exhibition. ow.ly/b1AY50ZHWPT

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Want to start a digital preservation program? Join SAA’s virtual “Preserving Digital Archives” course on Nov 5–6! Learn hands-on skills and practical steps to preserve digital collections. Register now: ow.ly/Nehg50ZHYmY

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

In #ArchivalOutlook, Lance Warren shares the process of interviewing and recording the narratives of employees at Burns & McDonnell, a design-build engineering and architectural company. ow.ly/bCpC50ZHWP5

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

#AskAnArchivist Day is Oct 14! SAA wants to see the most underrated item in your archive—a letter, photo, draft, or anything that deserves more attention. “Underrated” is up to you! Learn more & enter: ow.ly/yheC50ZQKno

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Burkely Hermann @historyhermann.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It is hot off the presses! My article for The American Archivist Reviews Portal, managed by @saa-official.bsky.social, is out! It is timely w/ all the strain that #nationalarchives is under, with so much job turnover, while the US is increasing archival restrictions w/ faltering democratic norms.

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Toward a Culture of Secrecy?: Revisiting Verne Harris and Christopher Merrett’s 1994 article

This post is part of the Intergenerational Conversations series. Verne Harris and Christopher Merrett, “Toward a Culture of Transparency: Public Rights of Access to Official Records in So…

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Did you ever want to see everything SAA offers all in one place? Take a look at our new Member Benefits Guide and see why SAA membership is your constant companion throughout your career. While you see what SAA has to offer you, we can’t wait to see what you bring to SAA! ow.ly/e0uq50ZJzrr

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Archivists often navigate both grief and documentation during community tragedies. The SAA Crisis Collecting Assistance Team (CCAT) is here to support archivists facing or recording crises, disasters, or tragedies. Learn more about CCAT: ow.ly/MMYy50ZJzhZ

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

“We collect electronic records, we provide digital reference services—we are as tied to our computers as we are to our Hollinger boxes.” Read Amy Cooper Cary’s introduction to the latest issue of American Archivist (89.1). ow.ly/TPa250ZJz40

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In the latest from Intergenerational Conversations, Patrick McGee considers Carolyn Heald's “Is There Room for Archives in the Postmodern World?” and Mark Greene's "The Power of Meaning: The Archival Mission in the Postmodern Age." Read his article on the Reviews Portal! ow.ly/7Zxq50ZJyZr

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The Peasant’s Shoes: Confronting the Historiography of Postmodernism in Archival Theory

This post is part of the Intergenerational Conversations series. Review of Carolyn Heald, “Is There Room for Archives in the Postmodern World?”American Archivist 59, no. 1 (1996): 88–101,…

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“We also discovered that some boxes of records had been discarded, leaving random gaps in the materials.” In #ArchivalOutlook, Kay Hahn discusses her work with a new archives of the Oncology Nursing Society. ow.ly/kT6b50ZHWr8

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Last week, nine cultural organization, including the Society of American Archivists (SAA), called on Congress to expand federal funding for IMLS in the 2027 fiscal year appropriations bill. Read the coalition letter, and contact your representatives asking them to support robust IMLS funding.

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SAA Joins Cultural Organizations to Press for IMLS Funding | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

SAA is excited to celebrate its ninetieth anniversary in 2026. To honor this milestone, SAA is inviting members to submit an original graphic design commemorating this anniversary. Learn more and submit by May 27.

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Call for Artwork: Celebrate SAA’s 90th Anniversary | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Disaster Fact: Water damage is the leading cause of archival loss. A small NDRFA grant can mean the difference between saving a collection… or losing it forever. Help support archivists across the country and donate to the NDRFA today. Your support matters. mysaa.archivists.org/donatenow?ND...

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

SAA opposes recent Executive Orders by the Trump Administration to remove and censor references to historically marginalized groups within the National Park Service. These Executive Orders result in systemic efforts to distort the historical record. Read the full statement: ow.ly/6krO50YFToQ

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SAA Statement on Changes Being Made at National Parks and Monuments | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

On April 1, the DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel provided the White House with an opinion that the Presidential Records Act is unconstitutional. This opinion is based on a highly selective analysis of the history of the PRA and an adversarial approach aiming to bypass Congress’s legislative powers.

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SAA Statement on DOJ Office Legal Counsel's Presidential Records Act Opinion | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

The Society of American Archivists, the nation’s oldest and largest association of professional archivists, is monitoring Bradford P. Wilson’s nomination to be the next Archivist of the United States. Read the statement: www2.archivists.org/news/2026/sa...

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SAA Monitors the Nomination of Bradford P. Wilson to be the Next AOTUS | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Got a story about an archives and how it impacted your life? We want to help you share it! Submit your story pitch for the "A Finding Aid to My Soul" storytelling event, coming in late April. We want all kinds of stories: whether spooky, fun, or deeply emotional. Learn more and submit by March 16!

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Pitch Your Story! Call for Stories for "A Finding Aid to My Soul" Virtual Event in April | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Join SAA Education in person in Albuquerque on March 13 for "Managing Digital Records in Archives and Special Collections." This course focuses on the skills administrators need to incorporate digital records management into archives and special collections. mysaa.archivists.org/nc__event?id...

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

SAA has shared the ballot for the 2026 election, which will take place in April. Find the ballot and voting information here: www2.archivists.org/news/2026/ba...

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Ballot Set for the 2026 SAA Election | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

The deadline to submit to SAA's Call for Leaders for the 2026 appointment cycle has been extended! Applications are now due on January 12, 2026. Learn more about the application process and don't forget to apply! www2.archivists.org/news/2025/ma...

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rkjd @widelight.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

my very excellent + thoughtful collaborator @whimsiful.bsky.social put together a discussion guide for our American Archivist (@saa-official.bsky.social) section on archival accessioning. it's got helpful discussion questions for every article. so rad! reviews.americanarchivist.org/2025/12/08/d...

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Discussion Group Guide: American Archivist Special Section on Accessioning

By Rose Buchanan and Stephanie Luke, Reviews Co-Editors Are you looking for a topic for your next lunch-and-learn? How about articles to share with your archives’ colleagues? Look no further …

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

“Maintaining records of the human experience and collective knowledge throughout time keeps us progressing as a society through the mistakes and successes that came before…” In #AmericanArchivist, Mollie B. Frazier reviews “A Green New Deal for Archives” by Eira Tansey.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

It's here! The September/October issue of Archival Outlook is available now. Learn about flood recovery at an archives in eastern Kentucky, hear about conducting a survey on cartographic collections at The University of Texas at Arlington, and more! mydigitalpublication.com/publication/...

The cover of "Archival Outlook: September/October 2025," which features a photo of a hand blotting water from a diary page. The text reads "Read the Newest Issue."

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

SAA is seeking an energetic individual to serve as Publications Editor for SAA's dynamic book program! The new Publications Editor will serve a three-year term beginning no later than March 3, 2026. Learn more about the opportunity and apply by November 10.

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Call for Applications: Publications Editor | Society of American Archivists

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Hm, I might nominate "Tulin" (shout out to the zelda fans on here :), a computer that we use to preserve born-digital documents received on floppy disks, hard drives, and USB drives.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

From university archives to corporate archives to digital-only archives to historical societies: archives come in all shapes and sizes! Itʻs inspiring to see so many different kinds of archives participating in #AskAnArchivist Day!

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Dene Grigar @dgrigar.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We are making physical archives accessible as 3D models for interactive browser based experiences and for VR environments at The NEXT: dtc-wsuv.org/elo-reposito... #askanarchivist

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The NEXT Visualizations Space | The NEXT

The Visualization Space presents data visualizations, interactive 3D models, and 3D turnable videos of physical media and objects collected at The NEXT

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Digital Museum of the History of NY @dmhjny.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We’re celebrating #AskAnArchivist Day! At our museum, Co-Archivist Mac Gill shares what it means to preserve community memory in a digital world. We hope this offers a glimpse into the world of archiving and keeping history accessible. @saa-official.bsky.social #AskAnArchivist #ArchivesMonth

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Aloha kākou! This is Dawn, continuing the 250th task force's celebration of #AskAnArchivist day. Keep those questions and posts coming!

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

The 250th task force is finalizing some important details but we hope to share more soon about how you can contribute to our initiative, "250 for the 250th." Keep your eyes peeled for more information in all the SAA places. #AskAnArchivist

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UCSF Archives & Special Collections @ucsf-archives.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

🤔Ever wonder what's in #UCSF Archives and Special Collections? Take a quick tour inside our new Rare Books Vault with @ucsanfrancisco.bsky.social Associate University Librarian/University Archivist Polina Ilieva this #AskAnArchivist Day! www.youtube.com/shorts/Q9vC-...

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Discover the Inside of UCSF Rare Books Vault

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Hopkins Retrospective @hopkinsretro.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Our third question: how would they describe their job to a half-interested, distant family member? Heavy on the half-interested. #AskAnArchivist

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UCSF Archives & Special Collections @ucsf-archives.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Did you know @ucsf-industrydocs.bsky.social archives publicly available documents from industries impacting public health?! #AskAnArchivist for tips on exploring the enhanced website, or watch our Website Open House recording for a quick intro to get started. www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZSo...

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UCSF Industry Documents Library Open House Webinar Sept 9, 2025

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Southwest Collection @swcscl.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

October 16th is #AskAnArchivist Day! If you have questions for our archivists, we welcome you to message us directly or leave your question in the comment section below. We look forward to hearing from you! For research inquiries, please contact Reference Services at reference.swco@ttu.edu.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Did you know that archives are more than just "old stuff?" Archives hold essential evidence of our democracy, help secure our rights under the law, and provide the means to hold our leaders accountable. #AskAnArchivist

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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Did you know Stars and Stripes had a cameo in several Marvel movies? Rewatch Captain America: The First Avenger to see if you can spot our museum worthy front page! Want to use our content or logo in your movie/show/documentary/book? Contact permission@stripes.com for assistance. #AskAnArchivist

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a man in a captain america costume is wearing a blue helmet with the letter a on it .

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MSK Library @msklibrary.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

It's #AskAnArchivist Day and the Archivist is in! Do you want to know what a cancer research center archive collects? Or have any other burning questions? Ask away by tagging us @msklibrary.bsky.social and using the hashtag #AskAnArchivist

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Hello Bluesky! This is Sarah, continuing the 250th task force's takeover of SAA's account for #AskAnArchivist day. This is my favorite day of the year and I can't wait to get your questions. Ask me anything about archives or our plans to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration.

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Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Happy #AskAnArchivist Day! To start the day off, we thought we’d answer the Q we get asked most: Why haven’t you digitized your photo archives yet?!?! Buckle in kids for a peek behind the S&S archives curtain! 🎞️

A North Korean military officer takes a peek from the North Korean recreation building at the truce village of Panmunjom, north of Seoul. (Stars and Stripes)

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Mary Grace @emgeekay.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

People always asked me what a typical day was like in the life of an archivist. I always said there was no such thing! It may involve processing work, answering reference inquiries, digitization, doing outreach, digital preservation, training students, and administration. #AskAnArchivist

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Did you know that access to government records was one of the many grievances enumerated in the Declaration of Independence. That's right, transparency and access to government archives and records has been a paramount value of the US from day one! #AskAnArchivist

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Dawn Olsen @dmarieolsen.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

IT’S THE DAY YOU’VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR: #AskAnArchivist Day! If you have any Qs or curiosities about the City-County collections, digital sources, methods and more, hit up @jordanryan.bsky.social.

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Hopkins Retrospective @hopkinsretro.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

It’s #AskAnArchivist Day! We’ll be sharing the University Archivists’ responses to some select questions throughout the day. Our first question: What is something they have found tucked away in between archival documents? As you’ll see, truly, the sky is the limit.

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Society of American Archivists @saa-official.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Bryan, another member of the SAA 250th Task Force is helping out with #AskAnArchivist day today! We'd love to hear what documents, photos, A/V items people want to see from archives in the next year as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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