Archives & Collections
Facilities
The ASC History Office operates two archives in two separate buildings on Rock Island Arsenal. These facilities are in climate controlled locations and contain thousands of items. The majority of these items are documents and books and a limited quantity of learning aids. Both facilities require supervision due to the nature of their location and each facility specializes in specific material. Some of these examples are listed below.
ASC Archives
Building 390, Rock Island Arsenal
BSMT SW |
RIA Archives
Building 60, Rock Island Arsenal
BSMT NE |
Contents:
- Agency Correspondence
- Annual Command Histories
- CMH Publications
- Heraldry Items
- Learning Aids
- Lineage Documentation
- Oral Histories
- Reading Library
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Contents:
- Aperture Cards
- Microfilm & Microfiche
- Photos
- Project Books
- Rock Island Arsenal Histories
- Small Arms Resources
- Staff Directories
- Technical Drawings
- Technical Manuals
- Technical Reports
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Reading Library & Professional Readers Program
The ASC History Office oversees the ASC Professional Readers Program, which is designed to enable the ASC Workforce (both Soldier & Civilian) to continuing their learning beyond that of theeir education or job description. To accomplish this, the History Office maintains a large reading library that covers many historical topics that range from the Colonial Wars to the Global War on Terror. This is in addition to many old one-of-a-kind books, CMH Publications, and ASC Publications. The History Office recently added a digital library and archive to its collections as well, further expanding access to these resources for both Department of Defense Civlians and the public.
Submitting Materials, Documents, and Artifacts
Periodically, the ASC History Office may obtain artifacts with significance to the mission of the Army Sustainment Command. In addition, some items and documents which pertain to the larger mission of the Army may be accepted by the History Office for proper preservation. Much of these items and "artifacts" are document in nature, but may vary. If you have documents you believe are historically significant - especially documents pertaining to the organization, the organic industrial base, prepositioned stocks, or combat equipment groups - please send us an email. Any donations of materials is greatly appreciated.