archives of the city of kingsport
DESCRIPTION
Introduction to the Archives of the City of Kingsport, TNTRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
Archives of the City of Kingsport
www.kingsportlibrary.org/archiveswww.kingsportlibrary.org/archives
![Page 2: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
![Page 3: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
What is an Archives? • Archives consist of
"documents or records relating to the activities, rights, claims, treatises, constitutions, etc., of a family, corporation, community, nation or historical figures
[and]...a place where public records or other historical documents are kept." (Random House Unabridged Dictionary).
![Page 4: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Of all our national assets, Archives are the most precious; they are the gift of one generation to another and the extent of our care of them marks the extent of our civilization.
Arthur G. Doughty
Dominion Archivist, 1904-1935
![Page 5: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
What is an Archivist?
• An Archivist is responsible for appraising, arranging, describing, preserving and providing access to records of enduring value
• An Archivist is also responsible for the oversight and management of an archival repository.
• Archivists are collectors and keepers of history.
![Page 6: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Kingsport Archives
The Archives, located in the library’s lower level, houses papers and photographs of individuals, organizations, industry, business, and non-current City records pertaining to the history of the City of Kingsport for preservation and research purposes.
![Page 7: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Mission of the Archives
• Identify records of enduring value
• Protect and Preserve records
• Access-Make available to patrons
![Page 8: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Kingsport Archives Collection Policy
The Archives of the City of Kingsport collects materials, published and unpublished, relevant to the history of the City of Kingsport.
![Page 9: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
What does the Kingsport Archives Collect?
• letters • memoirs • diaries/journals • scrapbooks/photo albums • professional papers • genealogical information • books• school yearbooks
• speeches/lectures • business records • subject files • legal documents • minutes/reports • brochures and flyers • photographs • films/videos/audio tapes
![Page 10: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Collection and Appraisal in Archives
• Identify items that have permanent (archival) value based on collection policy, mission statement, and overall appraisal
• Appraisal Decisions – Content– Authenticity– Condition– Value– Uniqueness
![Page 11: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Values of Records in an Archives • Operating/Administrative- records used for current work of the
organization or institution, generally short-term records
• Fiscal-financial records
• Legal-records documenting legal rights of an individual or organization (an example is a patent or trademark file) or records required by statutes and regulations to be kept.
• Archival– Evidential-records of “proof” – Informational-worth is in the people, things and events in the
records in relation to importance to collection policy
• Monetary-worth in the market place– The Kingsport Archives does not appraise items based on monetary value
![Page 12: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
Evaluating Appropriateness and Value of
Records for the Kingsport Archives • Kingsport Related?• Does it fit any appraisal
values therefore giving it archival value?
• What condition is it in-can it be preserved and stored in the archives?
• Will it be useful and accessible to researchers
![Page 13: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Collections in the Archives
• Kingsport Community Manuscript Collections
The community collections come from people, organizations, businesses, and industries.
Example: KCMC 0049- J. Fred Johnson Family
Collection, 1893-mid 1990s.
![Page 14: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Collections in the Archives
• Kingsport Municipal Manuscript Collections
These documents have been created by various departments within the Kingsport City Government.
Example: KMMC 37- Kingsport Fire Department Collection, c.1871-1989 and undated
![Page 15: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Why donate your personal and family collections to the Kingsport Archives?
• Environmentally controlled environment
• Safe, secure storage• Proper handling and use• Access to your records
for future generations• Cared for in order to
ensure that it is preserved as long as humanly possible
• Your records are important to preserving the history of Kingsport; its places, people and cultural heritage
![Page 16: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
PreservationAn Integral Part of any Archives
Program
• Protect materials by minimizing any deterioration-chemical or physical- and damage
• Extend life cycle of materials • Protect from loss of information • Conservation Methods/Treatment
– Rule of Reversibility: • No treatment should be undertaken that cannot later, if
necessary, be undone without harming the item. Treatment should be incapable of altering its physical, chemical, aesthetic, or historical integrity.
![Page 17: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Temperature
• Higher temps speed up chemical reactions so the colder the environment, the longer materials will last.
• Recommended maximum temperature of 68 degrees.
![Page 18: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
Relative Humidity
high humidity ( above 65-70%)
encourages growth of mold and mildew
low humidity (below 30%)
causes materials to be dry and brittle
recommended 45% relative humidity
![Page 19: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
Other Factors in Storage Environment
• Air Quality: Atmospheric pollution can cause deterioration of archival materials
• Light: Light speeds up the oxidation of paper and thus its chemical breakdown. Also has a bleaching effect-think of something left out in the sun.
• Biological Agents: Fungi, Insects and Rodents
Good Housekeeping practices are very important!
![Page 20: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
Basic Preservation • Remove staples,
paperclips, rubber bands• Unfold papers• Put in acid-free folders • Re-box in acid-free boxes• Photocopy newspaper
articles• Wear white, cotton
gloves, especially when handling photos or negatives
• Never use pen to identify photos
![Page 21: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
Access to Archives of the City of Kingsport*Patrons Welcome*
![Page 22: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
What can you do at the Archives?• View Historic photos of
Kingsport on display
• Check out exhibit cases filled with items from the archives and Kingsport artifacts
• Read Local history books
• Research!
• Learn about Kingsport history
![Page 23: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Bringing the Archives to You! Take a Trip Down Memory Lane from Home
www.kingsportlibrary.org/archives
![Page 24: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Online Image Gallery Over 2,000 images
![Page 25: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
Search by Categoryexample: Buildings
![Page 26: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
Search by Keyword
example: Dobyns-Bennett High School
![Page 27: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
Browse Newest Photos added to the Gallery
![Page 28: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
Click on thumbnails to view information about the image (date, photographer, location, ID number, etc.)
![Page 29: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Print and digital copies of the images on the image gallery may be obtained by visiting the Archives
![Page 30: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Search the Archives Collections• Search the Archives
holdings by keyword
Example:
Looking for information on the Frank and Mack Show?
Type Frank and Mack into the search feature and see what collections have info on the Frank and Mack Show.
![Page 31: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
![Page 32: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
Finding Aids- information about the collection
![Page 33: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
Box and Folder List-Listing/Inventory of what is in the collection
![Page 34: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
See something online you want to investigate further?
• To view the items in a collection you must come to the archives
• Materials from the archives do not circulate- they must be viewed in the archives reading room
• Walk-ins and appointments are welcome
![Page 35: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
Archives of the City of Kingsport Blog“Bringing the Past to the Present”
http://kingsportarchives.wordpress.com
![Page 36: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
Great way to Post Upcoming Programs/Events
![Page 37: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
Link Current News with Historical Photos and Information
• Pet Dairy announced closing of local plant– Blog post
about closing included photos of the plant along with the history of the plant
![Page 38: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
Highlight Past Events/Anniversaries
![Page 39: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
A blog is a great way to keep statistics
• Daily record of visits • Top pages/posts• Search engine terms• Manages subscribers
to the site • Gives a good idea of
what people are interested in and want to see from the Archives
![Page 40: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
The Archives is also on Facebook
![Page 41: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
Another way to Promote the Archives of the City of Kingsport!
![Page 42: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
• Post links to new blog posts
• Allows people to comment and submit fan photos
• Great way to promote the Archives and encourage interaction with “fans” of the page
• Share news and events
![Page 43: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Think you know a lot about local history? Check out the Kingsport Trivia Questions on Facebook
![Page 44: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Want to get More Involved with the Archives?Join the Friends of the Archives
• Take an active role in helping to preserve Kingsport’s history
• Help promote the archives
• Volunteer in the archives
• Help with fundraising projects
![Page 45: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
Archives of the City of Kingsport
• Monday:
2-5
• Tuesday:
9-12 & 2-5
• Wednesday:
9-12 & 2-5
• Thursday:
9-12 & 2-5
Kingsport Public Library and Archives
400 Broad Street
Kingsport, TN 37660
![Page 46: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
Contact the Archives
Brianne Wright
City Archivist
423-224-2559
Kingsportarchives.wordpress.com
www.kingsportlibrary.org/archives
![Page 47: Archives of the City of Kingsport](https://reader035.vdocuments.mx/reader035/viewer/2022062303/554dce3cb4c905d10e8b4582/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
My connection to the past, like any Historian's, is through the stuff that's left
behind. It's not an imaginative connection, although imagination is part of it. It's about documents , it's about sources, it's about clues, it's about the leavings, the shards, the remnants of people who once live and
don't live anymore. Without the documents, there's no history.
Laurel Thatcher Ulrich