Independence–worth the paper its printed on?

Every so often,there’s a news story about a copy of a state constitution or declaration that has been discovered and auctioned to the highest bidder. Sometimes there’s a twist:the state’s trying to recover the materials,or a benefactor has magnanimously donated the papers to an archival repository. This time,an early copy of [...]

December 14th,2007 | Category:Archives,History,Preservation | One comment - (Comments are closed)

Digitization efforts at Pacifica Radio

I’ve always enjoyed reading about the different digitization work that various repositories undertake–I think that this outreach article is a great way to reach donors that might be so inclined to give of time,money,expertise,or whatever else is needed.

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December 11th,2007 | Category:advocacy,Archives,Preservation | Comments are closed

A quick addition,update,and excuse

It’s been awhile. Of course,since I think I’m the only one reading right now,that’s OK,but I’d like to make the time to post here more often. Fingers crossed.

Anyway,I’ve added a new link to the archives blogroll–the McArthur Public Library Special Collections blog,run by my friend Renee DesRoberts. Big [...]

December 11th,2007 | Category:Archives,Preservation | Comments are closed