Here in IL, @chicagoarchivists.bsky.social have responded to the National Archives dismissal of concerns about closure. Don't mess with archivists! #nara #nationalarchive
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@chicollections.bsky.social@chicollections.bsky.socialWhile IL lawmakers have been trying to save the National Archives in Chicago, CA lawmakers have been working to save those in San Bruno. Here's the National Archives response #nara #nationalarchives
@chicollections.bsky.socialSo many criminal governors in this state and he still manages to stand out!
@chicollections.bsky.socialHow it feels coming back from ILA in Peoria
@chicollections.bsky.socialThrilled to be at the Illinois Library Association conference in Peoria today with members @chipublib.bsky.social & Oak Park PL
@chicollections.bsky.socialIn the Senate, @durbin.senate.gov and @duckworth.senate.gov introduce the National Archives Protection Act #nara #nationalarchives
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@chicollections.bsky.social"Ill-conceived" is the mildest way to put this. A closure would be punitive and disastrous.
@chicollections.bsky.socialWhat a shortlist! 🔥🔥🔥
@chicollections.bsky.social@chicollections.bsky.socialPlease be concerned about the lack of communication regarding the closure of the National Archives at Chicago. We think this notice went up yesterday for the move of a collection in just two weeks. NARA is only just now holding Tribal Consultations too.
@chicollections.bsky.socialIt's the 10 year anniversary of their endorsement for Gary Johnson in the 2016 election 🙄
@chicollections.bsky.socialThank you @chuygarcia.house.gov and your fellow members of the House and Senate for speaking up against the proposed closure of the National Archives in Chicago #nara #nationalarchives
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@chicollections.bsky.socialChicago does it again!
@newberrylibrary.bsky.socialReposted by @chicollections.bsky.socialDoes your congregation, community organization, or activist group have boxes of photos, newsletters, meeting minutes, flyers, or other records tucked away? Those materials may hold stories worth preserving! Join us for a free training:
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@chicollections.bsky.socialHappy to be celebrating member Gerber/Hart’s 45th anniversary tonight!
@newberrylibrary.bsky.socialReposted by @chicollections.bsky.socialAre you curious about how archives could take your research to the next level? Learn the fundamentals of using archives, what kinds of materials you can expect to find, and develop confidence in research strategies. Taught by our Manuscripts and Archive Librarian! @chicollections.bsky.social
@chicollections.bsky.socialA WFH day to use car insurance so I don’t get kicked off it (that’s how this works now, right?) means sharing space with a coworker
@chicollections.bsky.socialInsane is their MO
@chicollections.bsky.socialWould a shitposter have ALT-text to die for? Naw
@chicollections.bsky.socialA statement from @legaldefensefund.bsky.social on the planned closures of the regional National Archives. They know what's at stake and what's being silenced.
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