The Code of Alabama 1975 § 41-13-21 entrusts the State Records Commission (SRC) with the duty of determining "which government records shall be permanently preserved…and which may be destroyed or otherwise disposed of." The SRC carries out its essential work during biannual meetings. The first meeting of 2021 was conducted via teleconference. Virtual meetings were … Continue reading Updates from the State Records Commission: April 28, 2021
Meet the Staff Feature: Local Records Research Intern – Elissa Lisle
For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Elissa True Lisle Title: Summer 2021 Local Records Research Intern Home Institution: University of Alabama Major: Master of Arts in History with a certification in Museum Studies What are you working on … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Local Records Research Intern – Elissa Lisle
State Agency Meeting Files Now Live on Preservica
Imagine you are reclining in your favorite barbershop chair, readying for a nice relaxing shave. To your surprise, your favorite barber has called out sick, and a new person is preparing your lather. As he strops the blade, you wonder why you should trust this perfect stranger with a straight razor. The answer? The Alabama … Continue reading State Agency Meeting Files Now Live on Preservica
New in the ADAH Collections: Alabama Film Office, Surface Mining Commission, and More
In FY 2020, 45 state agencies transferred permanent records to the ADAH Government Records Collections. Created between 1960 and 2020, these records represent the portion of public records which the State Records Commission has identified as having ongoing historical significance and research value. Read on for highlights of a few recent additions to the ADAH … Continue reading New in the ADAH Collections: Alabama Film Office, Surface Mining Commission, and More
Updates from the Local Government Records Commission: October 28, 2020
The Local Government Records Commission (LGRC) is responsible for determining which local government records have permanent historic value and which may be destroyed after specified periods of time. The Commission meets every April and October to approve revisions to local government Records Disposition Authorities, or RDAs. These documents outline all records that local governments create, identify which … Continue reading Updates from the Local Government Records Commission: October 28, 2020
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