October is Filipino-American History Month, and we’re commemorating it with a post on Manuel Quezon and Philippine Independence from Alexandra Villaseran, an archivist with the Center for Legislative Archives. Today there are six nonvoting members in the U.S. House of Representatives: a Resident Commissioner representing Puerto Rico and one Delegate each for the District of … Continue reading Manuel Quezon and the Push for Philippine Independence
Month: October 2023
Historic Staff Spotlight: Linda J. Henry
We're celebrating American Archives Month by looking back on the history of the National Archives. Today’s staff spotlight is on Linda J. Henry, who sought to expand the archives profession and to explore new technological methods in archival theory during her 25 years at the National Archives. Linda J. Henry (1944–2008) was a dedicated archivist … Continue reading Historic Staff Spotlight: Linda J. Henry
T. R. Schellenberg: Maker of a Modern, American Archives
We continue of celebration of American Archives Month by looking at renowned archival theorist, T. R. Schellenberg. Today's post is from Alyssa Manfredi in the National Archives History Office. Theodore Roosevelt Schellenberg was born in 1903 in Kansas. An archivist, theoretician, scholar, and author, he was recognized as a pioneer of appraisal theory and approach, … Continue reading T. R. Schellenberg: Maker of a Modern, American Archives
Dolores Huerta: “Sí, se puede!”
Today’s post, from Alyssa Manfredi in the National Archives History Office, is in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and looks at labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta. A co-founder of the Chicano movement, Dolores Huerta is an activist who continues to fight for the rights of laborers, women, and immigrants. She is … Continue reading Dolores Huerta: “Sí, se puede!”
The National Archives Celebrates 50 Years on South Pulaski Road in Chicago
We are celebrating American Archives Month with a series on National Archives history. Today’s post comes from Elise Fariello, an archives specialist at the National Archives at Chicago. The National Archives and Records Center building in Chicago is 50 years old in 2023! The building, located at 7358 South Pulaski Road, was built in 1973 … Continue reading The National Archives Celebrates 50 Years on South Pulaski Road in Chicago
