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Professional Organizations

The American Association for State and Local History provides assistance to state and local historical societies, museums and archives through national events, continuing education, and publications.

The American Institute for the Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works provides information on specialties, publications and tips on selecting a conservator.

The National Association of Government Archives and Records Administrators is the professional association of state archivists and records managers.

The Society of American Archivists is the national professional organization for archivists.

The Society of Southwest Archivists is the professional association for archivists living primarily in Arizona, Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.

The Western History Association is for the western history enthusiast and academic alike. WHA hosts an annual conference with several days of speakers and events encompassing the many faceted region of the American West.

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