The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (ART), along
with hundreds of organizations in the archives community across New York State,
will celebrate New York Archives Week (October 7-13, 2012) with special
commemorative activities throughout New York City. New York Archives Week
is an annual celebration aimed at informing the general public of the
diverse array of archival materials available in the Metropolitan New York
City region.

Among the many activities free and open to the public will be open
houses, exhibitions, lectures, workshops and behind-the-scenes tours of
archives throughout the city. These special events are
designed to celebrate the importance of historical records, and to
familiarize interested organizations and the public with a wealth of
fascinating archival materials illuminating centuries of New York
City history and culture.

Among those participating in the event are historical societies,
universities, libraries, and cultural organizations. Highlights
include: tours of the archives at the Museum of the City of
New York, the Davis Library Archives and Special Collections at
St. John’s University, and the Girl Scouts of USA National Historic
Preservation Center; open house presentations at the Franklin Furnace
Archive, Inc. and the Interference Archive; and a presentation by Manhattan
Borough Historian, Michael Miscione. A complete list of Archives Week
events and schedules can be found on the Archivists Round Table of
Metropolitan New York, Inc.’s website: www.nycarchivists.org. Please
note that pre-registration for some events is required.

For further information, contact:
Ryan Anthony Donaldson, Communications Director
Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc.
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The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. recognizes
the generous sponsorship of Archives Week by MetLife and the
Lucius N. Littauer Foundation.