Curating Collections

Archiving a Personal History Collection: Where to Start

Merriam-Webster defines genealogy as, “ an account of the descent of a person, family, or group from an ancestor or from older forms.” This basically means looking at your ancestors and tracking your family tree. Why does it matter? Why bother looking into personal history? This question can have different answers

Curating Collections: A New Resource for Museums, Archives, and Collectors

As a historian, I have visited a LOT of historic organizations. I have used their archives, enjoyed their exhibits, and participated in their events. They have all been incredibly unique sites, boasting spectacular artifacts, important materials, and a community heritage that they are protecting. With such a big task, it

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