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"Archives are the guardians of memory, and memory is the foundation of identity."
— Unknown -
"A nation that forgets its past has no future."
— Winston Churchill
(Often used in archival and historical contexts) -
"The past is never dead. It's not even past."
— William Faulkner
(Quoted often to emphasize the living nature of archival records) -
"Archives are not dusty relics; they are living evidence of who we are, where we’ve been, and what we value."
— Dr. David Ferriero, 10th Archivist of the United States -
"In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future."
— Alex Haley
(Relevant to personal and national archival memory) -
"Without archives, there is no history. Without history, there is no nation."
— Adapted from archival principles -
"Preserving archives is preserving the voice of a nation across generations."
— Anonymous archival professional -
"National archives are the backbone of democracy — they protect citizens' rights by preserving the record."
— International Council on Archives (ICA)
Archives Museums Libraries Identify, appraise, preserve, and make available documentary materials of long-term value (essential evidence) to the organization or a public that the archives serve Identify, acquire, preserve, and exhibit unique, collectable, or representative objects Identify, acquire, preserve, and provide access to the world’s published knowledge Ensure the accountability of government by preserving public records and making them available to the citizenry as is legally and ethically appropriate Promote cultural, community, and familial identity and understanding Promote equity of access to information Ensure the accountability of nongovernmental institutions to their shareholders, boards, and other constituents Provide experiences where visitors can make connections between content and ...
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