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Proclamation recognizing October 2009 as American Archives Month in the City of Rochester Hills
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Whereas, American Archives Month is a collaborative effort by professional organizations and repositories around the nation to highlight the importance of maintaining records of enduring value; and
Whereas, In the course of daily life, individuals, organizations, and governments create and keep information about their activities. Archivists are professionals who assess, collect, organize, preserve, maintain control of, and provide access to the portions of this information that have lasting value; and
Whereas, At the Rochester Hills Museum, the archive focuses on the history of our local area of Rochester Hills (Avon Township) and Rochester. It includes 4,500 archival photographs, 100 years of local newspapers, and over 56 linear feet of archival documents. The archive has maps of the area, historic records of our local schools, information about historic houses, papers from the collections of Dr. Bertha Van Hoosen and Dr. Sarah Van Hoosen Jones, holdings of many families throughout the communities, and much more; and
Whereas, American Archives Month is a time to focus on the importance of records of enduring value and to enhance public recognition for the people and programs that are responsible for maintaining our communities' vital historical records.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills hereby recognize October 2009 as American Archives Month in the City of Rochester Hills.