Conservative Judaism's rich historical record stands at risk of disappearing, even as the movement maintains significant influence in American Jewish life. Despite its cultural importance, comprehensive studies of Conservative Judaism remain surprisingly scarce, creating an urgent need for systematic documentation and preservation. The establishment of the Archives of Conservative Judaism at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1985, supported by a Lilly Endowment grant, marked a crucial step toward addressing this gap. Beyond institutional records, the movement's full history encompasses the lived experiences of affiliated Jews, congregational developments, and the careers of religious leaders. Primary sources documenting these aspects remain scattered across locations and vulnerable to loss through institutional neglect. Drawing parallels to biblical traditions of historical remembrance, historical consciousness proves essential for movement cohesion and identity formation. The systematic collection and preservation of both national and local Conservative Judaism materials emerges as crucial for scholarly research and community understanding. Local synagogues must be mobilized to document their histories, while individual rabbis serve as vital sources for preserving institutional memory and contemporary developments within the movement.