Documenting the Tragedy

In the weeks, months, and years to come, organizations and individuals can help to ensure that records documenting the World Trade Center tragedy are identified and preserved for the future. 

• World Trade Center Documentation Survey is collecting information on records documenting the events of September 11th and its aftermath, and collecting information on repositories that are interested in collecting such records. 

• Archives, historical societies, museums, and libraries have started documentation projects or created institutional Web sites that focus upon specific aspects of the tragedy. 
  

• Organizations directly affected by the tragedy are documenting its impact on their business operations and staff. 
  

• Individuals throughout New York City, New York State, and the nation at large have detailed their experiences and perceptions in letters, e-mail messages, photographs, artwork, and multimedia presentations.  Archives, historical societies, and museums are collecting these materials and will preserve them and make them available for future generations.