Read the latest news from the New York State Archives, and learn about our upcoming events. http://www.archives.nysed.gov archinfo@mail.nysed.gov http://www.archives.nysed.gov http://www.archives.nysed.gov/images/NYSA_logo_square.jpg 130 106 New York State Archives News and Events Read this new publication to find out about the critical issues involved in handing over custody and control of your data to a vendor or to another government or agency. Recommended reading for local governments and state agencies. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/records/mr_data_storage.shtml/20091113 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/records/mr_data_storage.shtml Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:05:01 EDT Register online today for archives and records management workshops and webinars. All offerings are free and open to anyone interested in the subject, unless otherwise noted. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml/20091113 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:05:00 EDT The bulk of Holmes Hutchinson survey maps of the state canal system (1842-1843), as well as a canal images from the Division of Visual Instruction lantern slides are now available through the Digital Collections. These new additions join already digitized maps, plans, and drawings of the Erie Canal. http://iarchives.nysed.gov/PubImageWeb/listCollections.jsp?id=68615/20091030 http://iarchives.nysed.gov/PubImageWeb/listCollections.jsp?id=68615 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:06 EDT The Archives Partnership Trust presented scholar of African American Studies, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., with the 2009 Empire State Archives and History Award on Monday, October 26 at The Egg, Center for Performing Arts. Dr. Gates was interviewed by noted Lincoln scholar Harold Holzer. http://www.nysarchivestrust.org/apt/events/index.shtml#ESAHA/20091030 http://www.nysarchivestrust.org/apt/events/index.shtml#ESAHA Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:05 EDT New tools, information and resources related to the identification, preservation, and use of the New York’s historical materials can be found on the newly redesigned website for New York State Historical Records Board. http://www.nyshrab.org/20091030 http://www.nyshrab.org/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:04 EDT Register online today for archives and records management workshops and webinars. All offerings are free and open to anyone interested in the subject, unless otherwise noted. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml/20091030 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:03 EDT Thank you to The Carl and Lily Pforzheimer Foundation, Inc., The New York Times Company Foundation, Max W. Batzer and John J. Jerome. http://www.nyshrab.org/memory/about.shtml/20091030 http://www.nyshrab.org/memory/about.shtml Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:01 EDT The State Archives announces its twentieth annual Student Research Award contest encouraging grades 4-12 students to explore the wealth of historical records found in archives, libraries, and other historical community organizations throughout New York State. Entries must be created in the July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010 school year. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/ed_awards.shtml/20091030 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/ed_awards.shtml Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:15:00 EDT Attention local governments: learn more about making an LGRMIF grant application online. Register for your online access to apply for a 2010-2011 grant. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/grants/grants_lgrmif_egrants.shtml/20091015 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/grants/grants_lgrmif_egrants.shtml Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:05 EDT Seats still available: sign up for Managing Your Historical Photographs, a new workshop to help you take physical and intellectual control of your photographs to ensure their long-term access and use, offered three times in October. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/workshops_photos.shtml/20091015 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/workshops_photos.shtml Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:04 EDT Download the 2009 poster and link to information about events being held around New York State in celebration of our archival heritage. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/news/news_archives_month_2009.shtml/20091015 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/news/news_archives_month_2009.shtml Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:02 EDT Do you have documents, photos, objects, or recordings of loved ones lost on 9/11 or tell the history of that tragic event? This website will help with the hard decisions of what to save for history, what to discard, and how to preserve them as a legacy for the future. http://www.nyshrab.org/memory/index.shtml/20091015 http://www.nyshrab.org/memory/index.shtml Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:01 EDT Nationally renowned scholar of African American studies, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will receive the Empire State Archives and History award in recognition for his work to advance the understanding and uses of history within our society. http://www.nysarchivestrust.org/apt/events/index.shtml#ESAHA/20091015 http://www.nysarchivestrust.org/apt/events/index.shtml#ESAHA Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:45:00 EDT