archives 101
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This presentation is a basic overview of archives operations.TRANSCRIPT
More Than Just Dusty Papers
What’s in the Archives for YOU?
Types of Archival Repositories
Collecting Archives
In-House Archives
The Archives Reading Room
The Reference Interview
Primary Sources: Formats
Primary Sources: General Types
Personal
Legal
Social
Organizational
Primary Sources
A primary source is distinguished from a secondary source by the fact that the former gives the words of the witnesses or first recorders of an event.
Archives vs. LibrariesLibraries document a subject
Archivists are cuter
Libraries maintain single, published items
Patrons do not necessarily require the assistance of a librarian
Documentation of Regional HistoryOral Histories
Mining History
Dominic Jacobetti Papers
Government – Bruce Sarjeant x1580
Garment Workers Strike, Gossard Garment Company, Ishpeming, 1949
A Question or Problem
Purpose
Analysis
Interpretation
Conclusions
Let the evidence lead you where it will……….
External Criticism
Where?
When?
Why?
Whom?
Internal Criticism
Can you detect any bias or prejudice that calls into question the author’s argument?
Does the author make warranted or unwarranted claims?
