The New York City Archives, Reference, and Research Board (ARRAB) had been inactive for a number of years prior to being re-instated in 2017. The first meeting of the re-instated Board was held in May, 2017. This is the 2018 report of the Board.
The Municipal Archives (MA) at the Department of Records and Information Services acquires, preserves, and provides access to City government records. Established in 1977, the department oversees more than 220,000 cubic feet of historical records.
As one of the largest municipal archival collections in North America, we strive to fulfill our mission to broaden access and insure preservation of New York City's historical assets.
The New York City Municipal Archives provides the Archival Review Board a report outlining the program unit's work including Appraisals and Accessions, Collections Management, Conservation and Preservation, Digital Programs, and Reference and Research Services.
The Municipal Archives (MA) at the Department of Records and Information Services acquires, preserves, and provides access to City government records. Municipal Archives Collections processed in 2016, and Municipal Archives Collections processing metrics
The Municipal Archives (MA) at the Department of Records and Information Services acquires, preserves, and provides access to City government records. Municipal Archives Collections processed in 2015, and Municipal Archives Collections processing metrics
Archival Review Board, Report to the Mayor, 2009 under Local Law 22 of 2003. Processing of collections in the Municipal Archives including records of the Giuliani and Dinkins mayoral administrations, historical Board of Education records, 18th and 19th-century estate inventories, and photograph.