The Silent Auction benefits the National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives (NDRFA), which was established in 2005 after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, and is used to support the recovery of archival collections from major disasters, regardless of region or repository type. Last year, the many generous contributions to this auction helped to raise over $4,300 to support our colleagues!
We are looking for items from individuals, repositories, regions, vendors, or collaborative groups that might be of interest to others. The only requirement is that the item being auctioned off MUST be able to be packed in either a carry-on or checked bag.
Popular items from past auctions include:
Handmade or crafted items (hand-knit/crocheted and handcrafted bags and scarves are especially popular)
Regional food and drink (alcohol is quite welcome and very popular!), including gift certificates for places that ship specialty food products
Repository T-shirts, tote bags, note- or postcards, other swag, etc. (could also include a free membership, or registration for a virtual program, conference, workshop, or more)
Repository publications
Art, prints, printed photographs, jewelry, etc.
If you'd like to donate but won't be attending the conference, we can accommodate you! Just let us know in the donation form, and we will make other arrangements.
Please fill out the form below to commit a donation to the auction. More details about donations can be found on the form page.
Silent Auction Donation Form and Info
If you have any questions about the Silent Auction, please contact Daria Labinsky at daria.labinsky@gmail.com.
Thank you in advance for supporting the National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives!
Daria Labinsky, Jennifer Follen, Heather Hamilton, Taylor Henning, Courtney Hopkins, Gerri Schaad
NDRFA Silent Auction Committee
Society of American Archivists Preservation Section