Why Regional Branches of the National Archives Matter 🗃️

The Organization of American Historians has alerted members that the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) plans to close two regional branches in Chicago and San Bruno, California. I agree entirely with the OAH that this would be a disastrous decision, one &ldquo;driven by chronic underfunding, not archival need.&rdquo; And I also can attest personally to the value of staff…