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TheAmazingNeena @janineveazue.bsky.social · 4d

ARCHIVES #ZINE FANS!

Make sure to ask about the Zine Table at this year's NY Archives Week and pick up complimentary copies of 'Archival Haikus for Human and Health: Volumes 1 and 2' mini-mini zines!

a fanned out group of a dozen mini mini zines titled archival haikus for humor and health

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · 4d

New York Archives Week has officially arrived! This week-long celebration highlights the rich and diverse archival collections available in the metropolitan New York City region.

Join us as we explore and celebrate our vibrant archival community! Link to events: nycarchivists.org/events

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · 13d

Each year, archivists and institutions across the city are invited to share in-person or virtual events on the A.R.T. Archives Week calendar. Visit our events page to explore this year’s listings and learn how to register: www.nycarchivists.org/events

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · 25d

A.R.T. is seeking archives-related zines to share at this year’s Symposium and Awards Ceremony! Whether your zine leans more artistic or informative, we want to showcase the creativity and talents of the zine makers in our profession. Click the link for more details: nycarchivists.org/13545282

Collaged poster with "Call for Zines" text and various stationery illustrations.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 25

Each year A.R.T. presents five awards during New York Archives Week to celebrate distinguished work and lasting achievements in our profession. Submit nominations for colleagues, organizations, and projects by Friday, September 26 at 11:59 PM (EST): forms.gle/vqsHvL6wNth2...

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · 25d

A.R.T. is seeking archives-related zines to share at this year’s Symposium and Awards Ceremony! Whether your zine leans more artistic or informative, we want to showcase the creativity and talents of the zine makers in our profession. Click the link for more details: nycarchivists.org/13545282

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · 27d

Join us for this year’s New York Archives Week Symposium and Awards Ceremony! View the full conference program and register here: www.nycarchivists.org/event-6358353

Event flyer for New York Archives Week Symposium and Awards Ceremony 2025 with details on location and time.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 11

A.R.T. is excited to announce New York Archives Week 2025! Archivists and institutions throughout the city are invited to share virtual and in-person events, collection tours, and community conversations on the A.R.T. Archives Week calendar. Submit your events here: forms.gle/6ufV3rtPE19h...

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join ART for a tour of the American Irish Historical Society’s historic 5th Avenue mansion with its archivist, Mark Lindenburg, and curator, Aishling Connaughton Edwards. Register: nycarchivists.org/event-6324555

Facade of the American Irish Historical Society with American and Irish flags.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 20

ART welcomes contributions for the Winter 2026 issue of the Metropolitan Archivist, organized around the theme Human/Nature – exploring how the body, plant and animal life, and our relationship to the natural world are documented. Submit pitches via this form by September 5th: tinyurl.com/y52t7js5

Graphic that reads: "Call for Submissions, Metropolitan Archivist, Winter 2026 Issue"

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 26

Join ART for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the historic King Manor Museum, the former home of Founding Father Rufus King, anti-slavery advocate, framer of the United States Constitution, Ambassador, and early U.S. Senator. Register: www.nycarchivists.org/event-6315039

Display of an antique floral jacket, teacup, and decorative items.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 25

Each year A.R.T. presents five awards during New York Archives Week to celebrate distinguished work and lasting achievements in our profession. Submit nominations for colleagues, organizations, and projects by Friday, September 26 at 11:59 PM (EST): forms.gle/vqsHvL6wNth2...

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (A.R.T.) is excited to announce that the 2025 New York Archives Week Symposium and Awards Ceremony will take place at the Center for Brooklyn History. Registration and full program details will be announced soon!

Save the Date announcement for New York Archives Week 2025 at the Center for Brooklyn History.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 21

Join the staff of The International Center of Photography’s archives for a behind-the-scenes tour of the collection. The tour will begin with an overview of the space and how it is used, followed by a viewing of various objects from the collections. Register here: nycarchivists.org/event-6308017

Man holding a vintage camera with flash.

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 20

ART welcomes contributions for the Winter 2026 issue of the Metropolitan Archivist, organized around the theme Human/Nature – exploring how the body, plant and animal life, and our relationship to the natural world are documented. Submit pitches via this form by September 5th: tinyurl.com/y52t7js5

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 18

Join the ART Education Committee for “Practical UX for Archives.” Archivist and technologist Hannah Sistrunk will share examples, resources, and insights on user experience (UX) in archives, then lead a workshop to help participants apply concepts in their own work. Register: tinyurl.com/4mhr6b4w

Flyer for "Practical UX for Archives" workshop with event details and abstract imagery.

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Aug 11

A.R.T. is excited to announce New York Archives Week 2025! Archivists and institutions throughout the city are invited to share virtual and in-person events, collection tours, and community conversations on the A.R.T. Archives Week calendar. Submit your events here: forms.gle/6ufV3rtPE19h...

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (A.R.T.) invites proposals for the 2025 New York Archives Week Symposium! Learn more about this year’s theme and submit your proposal via this Google Form: forms.gle/rULsjtFq4u63...

Poster for New York Archives Week 2025, calling for paper submissions.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jul 17

Join the staff of NYPL for a behind-the-scenes look at the Joan Didion and John Gregory Dunne papers. Hear from the curators, processing archivists, and public service teams who worked closely together to open these incredible papers for public use. Register: nycarchivists.org/event-6264587

Photograph of Joan Didion in the Vogue Art Department

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jul 15

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) is excited to share the Summer 2025 issue of the Metropolitan Archivist, All in the Family, which highlights a variety of archival collections, projects, and current exhibitions on the theme of family. Read here: medium.com/metropolitan...

Person holding a Polaroid photo with a colorful abstract background.

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jul 14

Join us for a tour of the Cloisters Library and Archives. Museum Librarian Michael Carter will welcome ART members and discuss the rich research collection for the study of medieval art and related topics. Register: nycarchivists.org/event-6260440

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jul 7

The Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (A.R.T.) invites proposals for the 2025 New York Archives Week Symposium! Learn more about this year’s theme and submit your proposal via this Google Form: forms.gle/rULsjtFq4u63...

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Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jun 30

Please join us for a tour of the Gottesman Research Library at the American Museum of Natural History. The tour will feature the public reading room and exhibit space in the Gilder Center, along with highlights from AMNH’s archives and rare book and folio collections. Register: bit.ly/3TD3jP7

Image courtesy of the American Museum of Natural History

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jun 25

Join Ozzie Rodriguez, Director of the La MaMa Archive, as he shares the history of La MaMa and its influence on American theatre. Explore the archive and learn about the stories behind its props, costumes, and posters. Register here: bit.ly/3HYRtw8

A room with mannequins and masks, checkered floor, filing cabinets, and framed documents on walls.

Archivists Round Table of Metropolitan New York (ART) @nycarchivists.bsky.social · Jun 13

Join us for a tour led by licensed tour guide and tattooer Michelle Myles. This tour explores the history of modern tattooing, tracing its roots back to the Bowery and the Lower East Side, highlighting its connection to the area's rich immigrant history. Register: nycarchivists.org/event-6226740

Urban street scene with pedestrians and storefronts in a Chinatown district.