archivist
noun
ar·chi·vist
ˈär-kə-vist 
-ˌkī-
: a person who has the job of collecting and storing the materials in an archive
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In a Paris museum, an archivist risked her life to clandestinely record the looting of art treasures.
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Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
And David is like an archivist and has a fascination with collecting the old folk songs of America.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Presidential clashes with archivists predate Trump President George H.W. Bush’s administration destroyed some informal notes, visitor logs and emails.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Burnett will participate in a Q&A following the film, while archivist Jill Borders will provide an introduction ahead of the screening.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
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Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
And David is like an archivist and has a fascination with collecting the old folk songs of America.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Presidential clashes with archivists predate Trump President George H.W. Bush’s administration destroyed some informal notes, visitor logs and emails.
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Burnett will participate in a Q&A following the film, while archivist Jill Borders will provide an introduction ahead of the screening.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2025
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“Archivist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archivist. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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archivist
noun
ar·chi·vist
ˈär-kə-vəst
-ˌkī-
: a person in charge of archives
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