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Call for The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Awards Nominations

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Do you know someone who has done outstanding work using, preserving, or making historical records more accessible? Think about the historical or genealogical society, library, museum, county or municipal government, researcher, local historian, educator or student. The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) wants to encourage and reward their exceptional efforts. The Georgia Historical Records… Continue Reading Call for The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council Awards Nominations

54th Georgia Archives Institute

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Designed for beginning archivists, manuscript curators, and librarians or those whose positions have expanded to include the management and care of their organization’s archives or manuscript/history collection, the Georgia Archives Institute provides general instruction in core concepts and practices of archival administration and the management of traditional and modern documentary materials. Recipient of the 2016… Continue Reading 54th Georgia Archives Institute

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Friends of the GA Archives Advocacy Workshop (11/08/2012)

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Sign up now to take part in the advocacy workshop sponsored by Friends of the Georgia Archives (FOGAH) at the Society of Georgia Archivists Annual Meeting. Training will be conducted by Joe Tanner of Tanner and Associates and will cover how to contact your representative so that your voice will be heard! The training is… Continue Reading Friends of the GA Archives Advocacy Workshop (11/08/2012)

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Plight of the Georgia Archives Made the NY Times!

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No doubt, everyone is busily preparing for GaCOMO, but let’s not forget to keep the heat on our elected officials regarding the closure of the Georgia Archives which is still slated for November 1! The New York Times has just published an excellent overview of the plight of state archives in these, let’s say “interesting… Continue Reading Plight of the Georgia Archives Made the NY Times!

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Joint Letters from GAIT, GLA and GLMA to Oppose Closing Georgia Archives

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The fabulous, and tireless, GLA President, Liz Bagley, would like to share the joint letters from GAIT, GLA, and GLMA that she hand delivered to the State Capitol this morning. The letters are addressed to Governor Nathan Deal and Secretary of State Brian P. Kemp, and they set out the associations’ opposition to the closure… Continue Reading Joint Letters from GAIT, GLA and GLMA to Oppose Closing Georgia Archives

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A Pledge and A Call to Continue Advocacy

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Today, Governor Nathan Deal, addressing an audience of eighty supporters of the Georgia Archives, pledged to “make sure the archives stay open.” It appears that no further details were offered at the time, and the Governor’s staff had not expected anything near this level of attendance at the signing of a proclamation to celebrate October… Continue Reading A Pledge and A Call to Continue Advocacy

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CALL TO ACTION: Help Us Keep the Georgia Archives Open to the Public

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Last week the Georgia Secretary of State’s Office announced that as of November 1, 2012, the Georgia Archives will be closed to the public. The Georgia Archives identifies and preserves Georgia’s most valuable historical documents and records. How will these records be accessible if the doors to this magnificent treasure trove are closed to the… Continue Reading CALL TO ACTION: Help Us Keep the Georgia Archives Open to the Public

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ALERT: Georgia Archives Set to Close on November 1

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Citing budget cuts, Georgia Secretary of State, Brian Kemp, announced on September 13 that the Georgia Archives will be effectively closed to the public beginning on November 1. Access to the archives will then be available by limited appointments only. The Georgia Archives was established in 1918 and houses a rich collection of primary and… Continue Reading ALERT: Georgia Archives Set to Close on November 1