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Join us this afternoon for a Black History Month Lunch and learn session with our former intern, Alice Smith. Join us here: opr.dc.gov/afameducation

Rest in peace, Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Activist and former D.C. Shadow Senator. Here is Jackson at two events with former Mayor Marion Barry, c. 1990.

Join us tomorrow afternoon for a lunch and learn session on African American History in DC with our former intern Alice Thomas! Register here: opr.dc.gov/afameducation

"These are my children" a quote from Dorothy Provine, the first DC Archivist, about the records. For our 40th Anniversary, check out this interview with her, reprinted from 1986: opr.dc.gov/home/provine

Happy Birthday to Us!! This day in 1986, Mayor Marion Barry issued Mayor's Order 86-28, establishing this office within the @SecretaryofDC

On Super Bowl Sunday, look back at the parade for Super Bowl XXII in 1988 when Washington took home the win! Images: A father and son at the 1988 Super Bowl Victory Parade; "Mr. Redskins" during the 1988 Victory Parade; H.D. Woodson Marching Band members via the DC Archives.

We are closed for in-person research today. Please submit requests via archives@dc.gov or by telephone at 202-671-1105

📢We are not open for in-person research today. For requests, please submit them via email at archives@dc.gov or by telephone at 202-671-1105

We have had a productive year!! Here are some recent accomplishments, including images from the Archives Crawl at the link below...dc-archives.libconnect.com/public/browser…

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#digitalpreservation matters statearchivists.org/electronic-rec…

Our main goal is the preservation of historic documents. A big part of that work is disaster preparedness. Here is a link to our disaster preparedness resources: opr.dc.gov/recordsmanagem… #AmericanArchivesMonth #DCArchivesMonth

Electronic Records Day Webinar: Friday, 10.10 2 - 3:30 pm ET Topic: Innovative Work in Digital Exhibits Find speakers, topics and registration info here: statearchivists.org/electronic-rec…

Celebrate Archives Month with an Archives crawl hosted by us and @DCHistory ! 10/15 at 5:15 pm. Learn more here: dchistory.org/events/archive…

Join us in celebrating Archives Month! Thank you to Mayor Bowser and the Office of the Secretary for supporting our work! Stay tuned to learn about our activities this month #archivesmonth #americanarchivesmonth

Hispanic Heritage Month highlights the vibrant culture, history, and contributions of DC’s Latino communities. In recognition, we share photographs of the Hispanic Heritage Festival held in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, DC, in 1985.

We were happy to participate in this year’s #DCAlleyFest! Great connecting with residents to share how we preserve their history and story!

Today, the spotlight is on our incredible interns in the Office of Public Records and Archives! These talented young leaders are helping make the history of DC more accessible to the public. We are so happy to have you with us! #DCProud

We are here and open for #DCAlleyFest come out and join us in Naylor Court/Blagden Alley!! #weareDC #DCPROUD

Today in 1799, the first Navy Yard in the United States was begun at the 7th Street Wharf, SE, Washington, DC. The image below is a plat drawing reflecting the wharf in 1942.