National Archives and Records Administration NORTHEAST REGION 380 TRAPELO ROAD WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS www. archives.gov/facilities/ma/boston For Immediate Release For Further Information: (866) 406-2379 "Archives on the Road" at the National Archives in Waltham Waltham, MA... The National Archives-Northeast Region in Waltham is hosting "Archives on the Road" on Saturday November 16, 2002. "Archives on the Road" is an opportunity for people to have professional archivists explain the historical value of objcets such as family papers, scrap books, diaries, letters, photographs, and to explain what kind of options are available to care for these objects. Archivists will explain some basic preservation techniques, what happens to collections if they are donated to an archive, and will distribute lists of resources for those interested in finding free-lance archivists, researchers, appraisers, and consultants. "Archives on the Road" will be offered at the Regional Archives building, located at 380 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA on Saturday November 16 from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. "Archives on the Road" is a project put together by the New England Archivists and inspired by "Antiques Roadshow," a television program that allows people to bring in their antiques to be evaluated by professional historians, antique dealers, and appraisers. The main difference between "Antiques Roadshow" and "Archives on the Road" is that the archivists will not provide monetary values for any objects brought. The primary purpose is to help people better understand how to care for their treasures and how archives and archivists can help them preserve those items. New England Archivists is a regional organization of people who care for historical records. NEA is committed to helping make everyone aware of archival work, and informing the public about archival resources that might be of use to them, whether they are users (historians, genealogists, students, reporters and more) or donors. If you are interested in having an "Archives on the Road" event in your area please contact Jessica Steytler, Congregational Library, 14 Beacon St., Suite 707, Boston, MA 02141 (jsteytler@14beacon , or 617-523-0470 x234). The National Archives Northeast Region (Boston) has more than 25,000 cubic feet of archival material dating from 1789 to the 1970s. These records were created or received by the Federal courts and over 80 Federal agencies in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Hours of operation are Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 am. - 9:00 p.m., and the first and third Saturday of each month 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., excluding all Federal holidays. The mission of the National Archives is to ensure, for the Citizen and the Public Servant, for the President and the Congress and the Courts, ready access to essential evidence. OFFICE OF REGIONAL RECORDS SERVICES ===== Sharon Sergeant Ancestors and Ephemera http://GenealogyFair.com Bring Your Ancestors Home!