National Archives at Philadelphia

National Archives at Philadelphia. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) operates the National Archives at Philadelphia, which serves the Mid-Atlantic Region and is one of the National Archives' 14 facilities across the United States. The National Archives at Philadelphia is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is near the Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, and the United States Mint. It is also close to the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and Temple University.

● History

The National Archives at Philadelphia was established in 2009 and is a relatively new facility, but it has a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, with documents and records from the Continental Congress, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin. The National Archives at Philadelphia is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), which was established by the National Archives Act of 1934, signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The National Archives at Philadelphia has also been involved in various National Archives initiatives, including the Electronic Records Archives (ERA) program, which aims to preserve and provide access to electronic records from federal agencies, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), and National Security Agency (NSA). The National Archives at Philadelphia has also collaborated with other National Archives facilities, including the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C., the National Archives at Atlanta, and the National Archives at Chicago.

● Holdings

The National Archives at Philadelphia holds a vast collection of records and documents from federal agencies and courts in the Mid-Atlantic Region, including Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and West Virginia. The holdings include records from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, as well as records from the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. The National Archives at Philadelphia also holds records from the Social Security Administration, Internal Revenue Service, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), including records related to J. Edgar Hoover, Eliot Ness, and Al Capone. Additionally, the National Archives at Philadelphia has records from the United States Army, United States Navy, and United States Air Force, including records related to World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

● Facilities

The National Archives at Philadelphia is located in a state-of-the-art facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which provides a secure and climate-controlled environment for the storage and preservation of records and documents. The facility is equipped with advanced security systems, including biometric authentication and motion detectors, to protect the records and documents from theft, vandalism, and natural disasters. The National Archives at Philadelphia also has a research room where visitors can access and view records and documents, as well as a microfilm room where visitors can view microfilm copies of records and documents. The facility is also close to other cultural institutions, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Franklin Institute, and Barnes Foundation.

● Services

The National Archives at Philadelphia provides a range of services to the public, including research assistance, record retrieval, and copying services. The National Archives at Philadelphia also offers workshops and training sessions on topics such as genealogy research, historical research, and records management. The National Archives at Philadelphia has also partnered with other organizations, including the Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Historical Society of Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania State Archives, to provide additional services and resources to the public. The National Archives at Philadelphia is also involved in various community outreach initiatives, including educational programs and exhibits, to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of records preservation and historical research.

● Programs

The National Archives at Philadelphia offers a range of programs and activities to promote awareness and understanding of the importance of records preservation and historical research. The National Archives at Philadelphia has partnered with other organizations, including the National Park Service, Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution, to develop and implement programs and activities that promote civic engagement, education, and community outreach. The National Archives at Philadelphia has also developed exhibits and displays on topics such as American history, civil rights, and social justice, featuring documents and records from the National Archives and other repositories, including the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the New York Public Library. The National Archives at Philadelphia is also involved in various initiatives, including the National Archives' Citizen Archivist program, which aims to engage the public in records preservation and historical research through crowdsourcing and volunteerism. Category:National Archives and Records Administration