Liberian National Archives
•Valuable Repository of Historical Documents
–Spans ACS Settlements through Tubman
•Early 1820s to 1971
–Much Missing or Beyond Conservation
•The Documents
–Preservation
•Long-term Water Damage
•Poor Storage Conditions Endangers Remaining
Materials
–Organization State Unknown
•Likely to Need Reconstruction
•Staff Overwhelmed
–Most Materials in Poor Condition
–Inadequate Staffing, Training, Materials &
Funding
