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National Archives Foundation Announces “Hamilton” Ticket Giveaway
September 13, 2016
With just under two weeks before it honors the creators of Broadway’s “Hamilton,” the National Archives Foundation today announced a contest to give away two tickets to see the award-winning musical “Hamilton” live on Broadway. The winner will also receive Hamilton swag, including a poster, a... Read more
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Registration Open: National Archives Selects New York to Host “National Conversation on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality”
September 8, 2016
The National Archives and the National Archives Foundation today opened registration for the “National Conversation on Rights and Justice: Women’s Rights and Gender Equality” on October 21. The National Archives has chosen New York for this “National Conversation” thanks to its rich history of honoring... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Mourns the Loss of Forrest E. Mars, Jr.
July 29, 2016
The National Archives Foundation today issued the following statement from Executive Director Patrick M. Madden following the death of Forrest E. Mars, Jr:
“Forrest Mars and the Mars Family have been great friends to the National Archives and the National Archives Foundation. Mr. Mars was not merely... Read more
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Archives Bulletin: July 23-29, 2016
Welcome to the weekly Archives Bulletin, where we round-up the news from National Archives locations across the country plus a few pieces of history, and share them with you.
Of the over 14 billion pages of records in the National Archives’ holdings, 95% have been completely... Read more
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National Archives Foundation Announces Election of Four Members to Board of Directors
July 20, 2016
The National Archives Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the National Archives, is pleased to announce the election of four new members to its Board of Directors: Stephen Frye Gates, Fruzsina Harsanyi, Sharron Hunt, and David E. Weisman.
“We are so pleased to welcome these four outstanding new... Read more