On last nights CBS news, there was footage of water in NARA's basement
theater and info that the entire basement had flooded. No archival records
were damaged (acc. to the newscaster), but there is concern. Humidity in
the entire building is rising bec. of no electricity for A/C, so
industrial dehumidifiers have been brought in to mininmize problems.

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On Thu, 29 Jun 2006, Maarja Krusten wrote:

> Many thanks, Russell, your thoughtfulness is appreciated!  I have to say, it was wonderful to wake up and see the sun shining yesterday morning!
>
> My local papers (Washington Post, Washington Times) mostly focus on the National Archives and the way it is cleaning up.  See http://www.washtimes.com/metro/20060628-110419-3919r.htm for the story in today's WT; unfortunately, it doesn't include the photo of the National Archives that is on the front page of today's print edition.
>
> If anyone has seen stories in other Northeastern newspapers about archival or cultural institutions affected by the flooding, do let us know.  Of course, I'm sure Peter will be sending out a a good, comprehensive, ahem, RAIN, listing on the weekend!
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> Maarja
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> >>> Russell Baker <[log in to unmask]> 6/29/2006 10:06:56 AM >>>
> Dear Colleagues:
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> I have been watching with horror the rise of the floodwaters in
> Washington, DC and in the eastern states. I fear that this means an
> other round of loss of life, homes, livelihoods, as well as cultural and
> family treasures, public records, and business records. I hope it will
> not be as severe a loss as we suffered last year here in the South. Our
> hearts down here go out to you up there. Let us know how we can help.
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