American Archive of Public Broadcasting
Discover historic programs of publicly funded radio and television across America. Watch and listen.
About the AAPB
A Collaboration with a Long-Term Vision
We are a collaboration between GBH and the Library of Congress with a long-term vision to preserve and make accessible significant historical content created by public media, and to coordinate a national effort to save at-risk public media before its content is lost to posterity.
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Special Collections
Access featured collections preserved in the American Archive of Public Broadcasting.
Exhibits
Explore in depth selected topics of historical significance as covered by public radio and television.
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AAPB Citizen Archivist Toolkit
Browse the AAPB
Not sure where to begin your search? Dive in to the AAPB using one of these suggested topics.
Participating Organizations
Learn about the history, significant productions, and archive contributions of more than 120 public media stations and archives. View all participating organizations.
Every Picture Tells a Story
Watch a five minute introduction to the treasures of public broadcasting, written and produced by Elizabeth Deane.