Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church: Bringing Our History into Our Future
Robert Cowles, blessed sacrament catholic church historian
Proposal Type
Traditional Panel
Seeking
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Data/Information Management
- Oral History
Abstract
My Basic Topic will be my efforts as Church Historian for Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Jonesboro Arkansas, preserving the History of the 84 year old Church which was Closed October 1, 2017. Read More
Repairing Archives
Eric Hung, Music of Asian America Research Center
Proposal Type
Panel
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- 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
Document Dumps in the 21st Century: How Leaks and Hacks Could Change Historical Research
Constantin Eckner, PhD Researcher, University of St Andrews
Proposal Type
Roundtable
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Digital
Abstract
My topic is the phenomenon of leaks and hacks in the 21st century, as this phenomenon could change the way historians can and will conduct research when confidential documents are available soon after they have been authored. Read More
Creating Metadata for your Digital Project
Steven Rossio, City Historian, Portage District Library
Proposal Type
Structured Conversation
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- Seeking Additional Presenters
Related Topics
- Archives
- Digital
Abstract
The topic I wish to present focuses on the effective creation of metadata in digital projects. The discussion will include such things as types of material (both on-line and book form) available for creating the metadata, knowing how far to take the research and when to stop. Read More
Public History and Hansen’s disease-related memories
Viviane Borges, Doutora, Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina
Proposal Type
Panel
Seeking
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Material Culture
- Memory
- Museums/Exhibits
- Oral History
- Preservation
Abstract
The project proposes two lines of action. The first focused on the identification and enrollment of objects related to the leprosarium history and the second on patients commitment to creating the memorial. Read More
Archival Distortion
Shelby Kendrick, Recent graduate in Public History, Sacramento State
Proposal Type
Roundtable
Seeking
- Seeking Additional Presenters
- Seeking Specific Expertise
- Seeking General Feedback and Interest
Related Topics
- Archives
- Memory
- Theory
Abstract
Archival professionals and academics have explored and developed standards and best practices for accessioning collections, but much of the existing literature on accessioning only pertains to appraisal and the ethics behind choosing which collections to acquire. Read More