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After Devastating Floods, Appalshop Archival Recovery Makes Steady Progress

Appalshop, an Appalachian arts and media hub based in Kentucky, faced archival damage during a devastating flooding incident in 2022. Now, the organization says restoration efforts have brought much of the archive back to life.

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National Archivist Visit Highlights Importance Of History To Maintaining Democracy

The archivist is the head and chief administrator of the National Archives and Records Administration. Although Shogan is the 11th person to hold the position, she is the first woman to do so. 

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Record-Keeping And Democracy, Plus Billy Edd Wheeler's Legacy, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, record-keeping might sound dull, but it’s an important part of maintaining a sense of culture and place. As Chris Schulz reports, a recent visit from a federal record-keeper to West Virginia emphasized the importance of records in maintaining our democracy.

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New Exhibit Brings W.Va. Coal Mining History To Nation’s Capital

From March 16 to July 6, the National Archives will display a new exhibit entitled “Power & Light: Russell Lee's Coal Survey.” It features more than 200 photographs taken by documentary photographer Russell Lee.

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