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🌟 Our latest service update has been circulated and you can access it below to read about the new material we have uploaded to the JCNA website on natural history (fauna), government letter books and much more! 🧾 nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv... @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 30 #WhyArchives For the final day of #Archive30 we considered why our Archives are so important to the Falkland Islands. View our online collections here: nationalarchives.gov.fk @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 29: #ArchiveFuture #Archive30 Like many archives worldwide, we are increasingly receiving material born in digital formats. Future plans will involve building expertise and resources to manage and preserve these materials. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 28: #ArchiveOutreach #Archive30 Over the past two years we have engaged in a number of outreach activities to increase awareness for our service. You can sign up to our mailing list to find out more: nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv... @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 27: #archivebeginnings #Archive30 Whilst our collections predominantly start with the arrival of Governor Moody in 1841, we do hold some correspondence relating to the Islands from the 1830's. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

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Day 24: #businessarchives #Archive30 The JCNA holds an extensive collection of records from the Falkland Islands Company Limited, which since 1851 has remained one of the main employers on the Islands. Find out more on our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle...

Day 23: #ArchivePeople #Archive30 The 'People' section on our website provides access to information about some of the early settlers to the Islands, descendants of which still remain. See our website: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online-colle... @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 22: #soundandvision #Archive30 Our collections include a growing range of visual and audio material, that we aim to digitise and make more accessible for researchers. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @falklandsradio.bsky.social

Day 21: #ArchivePlan #Archive30 We hold a number of plans relating to different buildings and structures across the Islands, including Cape Pembroke Lighthouse, monuments and war memorials. @arascot.bsky.social

Day 20: #ArchiveAppraisals #Archive30 Our website provides information on our collections remit and the process we follow to accession materials: nationalarchives.gov.fk/about-archiv... @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 17: #ArchiveStorage #Archive30 We are very fortunate to now have a purpose-built archive facility, however in the past storage arrangements were rather more vulnerable than they are today! @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 16: #ArchiveMyth #Archive30 Whilst we do not operate in quite the same way as a library or museum, we do provide a public service for the local community and overseas researchers. @arascot.bsky.social

Day 15: #ArchiveConservation #Archive30 We are currently digitising more records in this series relating to wildlife protection and conservation, which will be available soon! @arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 14: #unusualarchives #Archive30 Many files and correspondence in our collections document the unusual challenges faced for the administration of a remote island community, and the solutions they devised to overcome these challenges. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 13: #ColourfulArchives Our map collection contains some colourful maps and plans, especially those depicting the different farm boundaries. This example is from 1950. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 10: #CataloguingCollections Once a record is accessioned into our collections, we follow a process to catalogue each item. This makes it easier for ourselves and researchers to locate information on particular topics or time periods. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 9: #SportArchives We have an active sporting community in the Falklands, however in the 1920's the Athletic Club faced some unique challenges to playing their weekend game of football! @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 8: #archivepast The JCNA letterbooks provide a fascinating insight into the government administration from the 1840's onwards, particularly the challenges faced whilst establishing Stanley as the principle settlement. @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 7: #ArchiveAnimals Whilst we hold material concerning the diverse wildlife of the Falkland Islands, we also have an Agricultural section which gives an insight into early farm management and importation of livestock: nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../ag... @arascot.bsky.social

Day 6: #SomethingSmall Our photographic collections contain some really tiny photographs that are best appreciated when viewed through a magnifying glass! @arascot.bsky.social @falklandsinuk.bsky.social

Day 2: #archivebuildings At the JCNA we have a substantial collection of maps and plans, including government buildings, street maps, admiralty charts, farm boundaries, and settlement buildings. nationalarchives.gov.fk/online.../bu... @arascot.bsky.social

We are excited to be participating in the 2026 #Archive30, sharing more highlights from our fascinating collections. Follow our social media posts to see how we respond to the chosen themes over the next month. Today's theme: #YourArchive @arascot.bsky.social @arainternational.bsky.social

The JCNA are pleased to share the latest issue of the newsletter which you can access here: nationalarchives.gov.fk/jdownloads/N... @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

We will be circulating our Newsletter this week - sign up to our mailing list to receive a digital copy! Access the form here: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... [JCNA. PC-006-0213. Nigel Cameron reading a newspaper. Cameron Collection] @falklandsinuk.bsky.social @exploreyourarchive.bsky.social

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FIMA Friends Lecture - Mail of the Falklands by Hugh Osborne 📅 Thurs 15 Jan 🕓 4pm (FI)/ 7pm (UK) 🖇️Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/8521579616... Meeting ID: 852 1579 6162 | Passcode: 629688 @falklandsinuk.bsky.social (Posted on behalf of FIMA Friends Group)

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FIMA Friends Lecture - The Archaeology of Lafonia by Dr Robert Philpott - Part 1/2 📅 Thurs 8 Jan 🕓 4pm (FI)/ 7pm (UK) 🖇️Join Zoom Meeting: us06web.zoom.us/j/8937624811... Meeting ID: 893 7624 8113 | Passcode: 983659 @falklandsinuk.bsky.social (Posted on behalf of FIMA Friends Group)

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our followers near and far! The JCNA will be closed from 24th December and reopening on 5th January.