Documents/CoSA/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • The Council of State Archivists works to ensure that our nation’s historical records are valued, preserved, and widely used. The Council, through its representatives from each of the states, territories, and the District of Columbia, will: Articulate the significance of historical records and advocate on their behalf; Promote sound archival practices in identifying, preserving, and accessing historical records; Provide leadership to public and private historical records programs; Develop practical products that address archival priorities identified by the states and territories; and Collaborate with the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and with other organizations that share this mission.