The Written Word Endures Artisan Tote Bag

• Made in U.S.A.
• 14 X 16 X 5 inches
• 10 inch handle drop
• Printed on both sides
• Denim fabric

• Celebrate the power of the written word and the preservation of history with this classic National Archives tote bag. Printed on one side is the storied motto of the National Archives and Records Administration in Latin, "Littera Scripta Manet," with its English translation on the other side, "The written word endures." Crafted from durable denim fabric, this bag is designed for daily utility, whether you're carrying research notes, books, or everyday essentials. It's an ideal accessory for historians, writers, readers, and anyone who values the lasting power of writing.

In 1930, New York Architect John Russell Pope was selected to design the National Archives Building. Pope's neoclassical design included both practical and symbolic aspects of housing the nation's records. He proposed a monumental structure with highly decorative architectural features, giant Corinthian columns, 40-foot bronze doors, and inscriptions representing the building's historical importance.

Construction began in 1931 with a groundbreaking ceremony on Pennsylvania Avenue. On February 20, 1933, President Herbert Hoover laid the cornerstone of the building, dedicating it to the people of the United States.

In December 2023, the National Archives Building was designated as a National Historic Landmark.