Worth Repeating: Citizen Archivists

WORTH-REPEATING“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 11/18 /12:

Seniors have lived through some fascinating times and, as a result, usually appreciate the value of historic preservation. There’s one place that keeps track of all the photos and documents that track the history of our country and the people who live in it: The National Archives. Did you know that you can assist them in cataloging the vast quantity of items they preserve on our behalf and make them accessible to everyone online? Become a Citizen Archivist and you can tag photos and records, transcribe documents, even add your own knowledge of our nation’s history by contributing an article. Click here to learn more.

 

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