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A day to recognize the records, stories, and evidence that preserve our shared memory.
International Archives Day celebrates the records, archivists, collections, and institutions that protect public memory.
Archives help communities understand decisions, preserve identity, support research, defend rights, and keep evidence accessible for future generations.
Origins, development, and the events that shaped this observance.
The observance is connected with the global archival community and the long history of preserving records for accountability, culture, and memory.
Practical ways to observe the day thoughtfully and meaningfully.
Visit an archive, explore a digital collection, preserve family documents, thank an archivist, or learn how records support history and public trust.
Memorable details and useful context connected with International Archives Day.
Archives can include manuscripts, photographs, maps, government records, oral histories, audiovisual material, and born-digital records.