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 The State Archives is offering a free FOIL workshop by Robert Freeman, Executive Director of the NYS Committee on Open Government. Learn about the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and the legal responsibilities of local governments. This event will take place in Wheatley Heights, NY on August 12th. Pre-registration required. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/workshops_foil.shtml/20100721 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/workshops_foil.shtml Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:17:00 EDT U.S. Representative Carolyn Maloney, 14th District in Manhattan and Queens, highlighted the work of the New York State Archives' "9/11 Memory and History" website during the July 1 Information Policy, Census and National Archives Subcommittee meeting. "9/11 Memory and History" ensures that the documentary record of the World Trade Center disaster and its aftermath would not be lost. http://www.nyshrab.org/memory/index.shtml/20100720 http://www.nyshrab.org/memory/index.shtml Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:07:00 EDT Register online today for archives and records management training. All workshops and webinars are free and open to anyone interested in the subject, unless otherwise noted. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml/20100716 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/a/workshops/index.shtml Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:06:00 EDT See an evening of conversation with actor and history education advocate Richard Dreyfuss and nationally prominent Lincoln Scholar Harold Holzer on Tuesday, September 28, 7:30-8:30pm at The Egg in Albany, NY. Reservations are required. Tickets are available on August 2nd at the Egg for $10 per person (plus handling fees). http://www.archives.nysed.gov/apt/events/index.shtml#September/20100708 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/apt/about/index.shtml Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:34:00 EDT Through the years, the Partnership Trust has enjoyed the confidence of many very generous friends and supporters. There are many ways to support our work, as you can read in the Trust's annual "Partners in Success" report. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/apt/about/index.shtml/20100707 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/apt/about/index.shtml Wed, 07 Jul 2010 11:30:00 EDT Document Showcase is a quarterly feature that highlights a topic from State history using records from the New York State Archives. Each Showcase includes sample documents, an historical sketch, and links to educational activities for classroom use. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/showcase/201007tourism/index.shtml/20100701 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/education/showcase/201007tourism/index.shtml Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:27:00 EDT On Wednesday, June 30, the Governors' Records Bill (S6846/A9928) passed in the State Assembly. It had previously passed in the Senate. The bill will go to the Governor soon. The Governors' Records Bill ensures that the records of New York's Governors and Executive Chamber are properly managed and those with enduring value are transferred to the State Archives at the end of an administration. http://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/20100701 http://assembly.state.ny.us Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:11:00 EDT Julie Daniels, Coordinator of Educational Programs at the New York State Archives, was interviewed by Glenn Busby on WAMC's "The Best of Our Knowledge" on Monday, July 28. Ms. Daniels recently received the National Council for History Education 2010 Award for her work to promote and protect history education. Her interview is available on the WAMC web site, and will air again on Friday, July 2 at 3:00 pm. http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain/article/660/0/1661501/The.Best.of.Our.Knowledge/The.Best.of.Our.Knowledge..1032/20100629 http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain/article/660/0/1661501/The.Best.of.Our.Knowledge/The.Best.of.Our.Knowledge..1032 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:15:00 EDT Come see a sampling of nautical images held by the New York State Archives, now part of our homepage slideshow. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/20100628 http://www.archives.nysed.gov Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:24:00 EDT Exploring the transformational power that great oratory has had during times of extraordinary challenge in our country, the Archives Partnership Trust and WAMC Northeast Public Radio will launch a 52-week series of 26 programs on Friday, June 25th at 1PM with a new program every other Friday on WAMC. http://www.archives.nysed.gov/apt/projects/projects_sponsored.shtml/20100625 http://www.archives.nysed.gov/apt/projects/projects_sponsored.shtml Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:11:00 EDT