Saving the Sounds of America

The National Recording Preservation Foundation (NRPF) promotes the preservation of and public awareness about recorded audio history. We work with public and nonprofit archives throughout the United States to celebrate and preserve cultures of sound and amplify shared audio heritage.

National Recording Preservation Foundation

Current NRPF Initiatives

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The NRPF Podcast

NRPF's podcast shares stories about the preservation of recorded sound, as well as the people and organizations who preserve them.

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NRPF Grants

NRPF has awarded over a quarter of a million dollars to support the digitization and stewardship of at-risk audio collections.

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What Is at Stake?

Without action and dedicated resources, unique and irreplaceable audio heritage may be lost.

We preserve at-risk audio collections through grants and engaging programs. NRPF is a registered 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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