Front Matter
THE AMERICAN ARCHIVIST EDITORIAL BOARD
Editor
Amy Cooper Cary (2020–2026) Marquette University
Reviews Editors
Rose Buchanan (2025–2029) National Archives and Records Administration
Stephanie Luke (2025–2029) University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Editorial Board
Natalia Fernández (2023–2027) Oregon State University
Shirley Franco (2022–2026) University of Brasília
Amanda Greenwood (2024–2026) Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, University of Virginia
Rebecca Hankins (2023–2027) Texas A&M University
James Lowry (2024–2028) Queens College, City University of New York
María Matienzo (2021–2025) University of California, Berkeley
Sammie Morris (2024–2028) University of Oregon
Marlee Newman (2021–2025) Archival Consultant
Jordon Steele (2023–2027) Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Bradley Wiles (2024–2028) Northern Illinois University
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About the Cover
Accessioning-themed embroidery art created by guest editor Rachel Searcy. Based on the iconic “Mom Heart” tattoo motif from the American traditional tattoo style, the banner reads “Accession.” Leaves and flowers around the heart symbolize the growth of accessioning practice in recent years, and the bird represents its flight to new heights. Created by hand with needle and thread, this piece demonstrates the craft of accessioning and highlights the labor required to do accessioning work. Read this issue's Special Section on Accessioning starting on page 10. Photo courtesy of Rachel Searcy.