October is Archives Month
Archives Month celebrates both the organizations and individuals that preserve and make available the important records of communities in Kansas and the United States. This includes caring for records through inclement weather that may damage buildings and flood basements. Given the recent tumultuous weather across the United States, our theme for 2011 is "Surviving 150 Years of Kansas Weather." We have selected a number of images and documents to view in our online gallery. The Kansas State Historical Records Advisory Board (KSHRAB) commends the work of archivists and archives throughout the state who care for historical records through rain, shine, snow or sleet.
The Kansas State Historical Records Advisory Board sponsors several activities during Archives Month with funding from National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The Kansas Historical Society provides administrative support to the KSHRAB as part of its duties while actively safeguarding and sharing the state's history.
In consideration of recent weather disasters and in recognition of Archives Month you may contact us at KSHRAB@kshs.org or at the address listed below for a free copy of "Rescuing Family Records: A Disaster Planning Guide." Written by David W. Carmicheal, the state archivist of Georgia, this manual provides practical guidance to help individuals and families protect their most important legal documents and irreplaceable pieces of family history from loss during a disaster.
KSHRAB
State Archives Division
Kansas State Historical Society
6425 SW 6th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66615
