Japan Archives - Fulbright

National Archives Turns to Master Papermaker to Safeguard the Declaration of Independence

Posted on May 21, 2026 (June 5, 2026) by Sharon Witherell

Man in green button down shirt with glasses and beard standing in front or large papermaking machine, with large sheets of hand crafted and hand cut paper in front of him

Timothy Barrett’s Fulbright in Japan helped preserve America’s founding documents for future generations.