Manuscript Monday: Stealing History – The Theft of America’s Treasures from the National Archives (11/9/26)
November 9 @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST
Overview
Dr. Yockelson will introduce NARA’s Archival Recovery Team and its work to locate, investigate, and recover lost or stolen historical United States government documents, presidential records, and artifacts. The team operates within NARA’s Office of the Inspector General and tracks missing holdings through news reports, auction houses and websites, collector shows and dealer fairs, and tips. Dr. Yockelson will recount some of the most interesting recoveries in which he has been involved.
Date: Monday, November 9, 8PM EST
Guest Presenter: Dr. Mitch Yockelson
Host: Gerald “Jay” Gaidmore
Presenter
Dr. Mitch Yockelson has been on the staff of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) since 1988. For the first two decades he served as a subject area specialist in military records. Over the past twenty years Mitch has led the agency’s Archival Recovery Team (ART) as part of NARA’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
Mitch holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees and is the author of five books and numerous articles. He has also been featured in newspapers, magazines, television and documentaries.
Registration
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