Items documenting personal experiences, such as correspondence, journals, and memoirs.
Photographs, films, music, and art works connected to historic events, as well as maps and blueprints.
Original records of an institution or organization, and publications produced by the U.S. Government.
Artifacts and Memorabilia including historic items, such as clothing, awards, and everyday objects. These include ephemera (items such as greeting cards, tickets, etc...that were originally created for short-term use).