Read Miller, “Archives and Historical Manuscripts,” and Rosenzweig, “Scarcity or Abundance? Preserving the Past in a Digital Age,” both available on Electronic Course Reserve. Miller’s essay introduces the field of archives and archival management, while Rosensweig’s essay examines how the proliferation of information in digital formats presents both challenges and opportunities for historians.
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Synthetic Essay Due Date Fast Approaching!
So far I have not seen any proposals from the class for potential scholarly books for the synthetic essay. The due date is October 2, and it is your responsibility to make the first attempt to locate suitable books (2 for undergraduates, 4 for grads) that provide broader, national context for your local topics. I [...]
Important! Sending an Omeka Poster
Something I learned from another class that is also working with Omeka this semester is that you will need to include your name and email address in the body of the message when you share the completed Omeka poster. The reason is that the site is moderated by Erin Bell, so his email will appear [...]
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