Repairing Archives
Eric Hung, Music of Asian America Research Center
Proposal Type
Panel
Seeking
- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Public Engagement
- Reflections on the Field
Abstract
Over the past three decades, archival theorists have developed various theories that aim to repair archives through decolonizing and increasing representational belonging of marginalized groups. Read More
Mapping the Archive: Mobile Technology as Access and Action in Cultural Heritage
Brigid Harmon, Urban Archive
Proposal Type
Collaborative Conversation
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Digital
- Place
- Public Engagement
Abstract
Digitization projects at historical institutions have been active for over 15 years, yielding publicly accessible online databases. Read More
Repairing Mismanaged Collections in Small Museums
Meghan Sylvester, Iberville Museum
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Museums/Exhibits
- Teaching and Training
Abstract
In connection with next year’s theme, Repair Work, I propose a session focusing on how to repair a museum’s collection that has been neglected, specifically in smaller museums that are lacking the funds and staff of larger institutions. Read More
“Inside the Counting House”: the Brown Brothers records and serving new communities in digitized archives
Thomas Lannon, New York Public Library
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
Related Topics
- Archives
- Digital
- Labor and Economy
- Public Engagement
Abstract
In 2017, The New York Public Library received a CLIR Hidden Collections grant to digitize the historic records of the mercantile firm and bank, Brown Brothers & Co. Read More
On Archiving Rubble
Leen katrib, princeton university
Proposal Type
Panel
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Material Culture
- Preservation
Abstract
In 1903, Alois Riegl distinguished between ruins & rubble through the recognition of an original form. He defines rubble as a formless pile that reveals no trace of the original creation, thereby no longer conveying age-value. Read More