#archivesvalentine

Happy Valentine’s Day! This Archives Valentine comes from a photograph of a couple in Allegheny National Forest (ANF), Pennsylvania’s only National Forest. This photograph was taken in August 1926 and shows two lovers on the trail to Heart’s Content near Warren, PA. At this site in particular, the U.S. Forest Service conducted a series of experiments and ecological studies that focused on developing new methods to protect America’s beautiful wealth of land. A few examples of the new sustainability concepts introduced at ANF in the 1920s included preserving seeds for future growth, maintaining watersheds, and guarding wildlife habitats. The purpose of this mission was to create a long lasting and healthy forest, one that generations to come could all explore and enjoy. So on this day dedicated to love, show your affection to not only the people you care about, but the places you appreciate too! 

This post was written by Megan Kelly, Research and Writing Intern at the National Archives at Philadelphia. 

When everyone says your friendship is of historic proportions, you know you’ve found your #ArchivesGalentine. Original image: NARA ID 520634.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!

When you never run out of things to say to each other, you know you’ve found your #ArchivesGalentine. Original image, NARA ID 535811.

When all your best girlfriends love cardigans too, you know you’ve found your #ArchivesGalentine. Original image:, NARA ID 3493263.

Barney watches as Miss Beazley kisses Kitty, White House pets’ Valentine's Day portrait, 2/8/2007, George W. Bush Library, NARA ID 117886091.

Valentine’s Day card from President Truman to First Lady Bess Wallace. Truman Library, NARA ID 134738115.

Unique, 3rd term Valentine’s Day card to FDR from Richard Wojciechowski, 1941: “And believe me that I made it all by myself,” Roosevelt Library, online. 

This 1918 valentine references the WWI effort to economize on food, termed "Hooverizing." Herbert Hoover Presidential Library, online here. 

HAPPY (PANDEMIC) VALENTINE’S DAY!

By Miriam Kleiman, Public Affairs

Enjoy this eclectic selection from our holding! Please know that National Archives staffers are VERY romantic! See below: the 1975 National Archives “St. Valentine’s Day Hop,” held in a hallway!

National Archives’ "St. Valentine's Day Hop”, 2/14/1975, NARA ID 35810666.

National Archives’ "St. Valentine's Day Hop”, 2/14/1975, NARA ID ID 35810660

National Archives’ "St. Valentine's Day Hop”, 2/14/1975, NARA ID 35810660.

An ‪#‎ArchivesValentine‬ for that hunk of burning love in your life...