Donating Materials to a Historical Repository
The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were a terrible and lasting personal tragedy for thousands of Americans, their families, and their communities. They also plunged cities, the nation, and the world into a crisis that continues to shape our history.
Some of the items you have saved from 9/11 may be especially meaningful to you and your family and friends, and you will want to keep them.
But some items, or a collection of items, may also be of great interest to others, because they help tell part of the larger story of 9/11—what happened on that day, how individuals and organizations responded in the days, months, and years following, how the disaster has changed families and communities.
If you have particular items, or whole collections, that might contribute to the historical record of 9/11 and be meaningful to others in your community and beyond, you may want to consider donating them to a historical records repository, such as a historical society, archives, museum, or library.
View a short video on working with a historical repository to care for your materials. Learn what a repository does when it accepts a donation and what your role and rights are as a donor.
Donating Your Materials
Kathleen Roe, Director of Operations, New York State Archives
Running Time: 5 minutes
File Size: 22 MB
Please see our Commonly Asked Questions for additional guidance on donating materials to a historical repository.