Smithsonian celebrates October Archives Month by sharing archival and historical records

Tweet October is Archives Month. To celebrate, the Smithsonian will host a FREE Archives Fair on Friday, October 14, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the S. Dillon Ripley Center (National Mall) on the concourse level. The fair, organized by the Archives and Special Collections Council of the Smithsonian, will showcase archival treasures, present speakers spotlighting stories to be told through the archival holdings, and provide time slots for attendees to consult with experts including archivists, conservators, and librarians about their own archives-worthy holdings.  If you can't attend in person, you might be interested in participating virtually. Learn more about the activities planned by the Smithsonian by visiting http://www.aaa.si.edu/archivesmonth

Documents play key role in ATF Fast and Furious hearings

Tweet Records managers will appreciate the key role Justice Department documents are playing in hearings on the Fast and Furious operations that resulted in allowing thousands of weapons to cross the border into Mexico.  Read the news article at http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-31727_162-20115038-10391695.html?tag=pop;stories

Follow the links under the "Read the new documents" subhead to view documents in question and see how much of each is redacted (sensitive information has been expunged).