What goes on behind the doors of the Physical Archive? Visitors at a recent open house in Richmond, CA, got a firsthand look at the collections, equipment and people behind the work.

From rare historical documents to books, microfiche and vinyl, the tours showed what it takes to preserve cultural materials and keep knowledge accessible for future generations. 📚

Learn more 👉 https://blog.archive.org/2026/10/27/behind-the-scenes-physical-archive/

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