The Society of American Archivists has just made freely available a digital, searchable PDF of Ernest Posner's classic Archives in the Ancient World, originally published in 1972. Reprinted in 2003 with a new introduction by James M. O'Toole, the book has greatly influenced the field of archival history, serving as a formative text in the... Continue Reading →
Upcoming Events
November 15-17 Illuminations: Manuscript, Medium, Message: 11th Annual Lawrence J. Schoenberg Symposium on Manuscript Studies in the Digital Age Free Library of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library (1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia), with a keynote lecture, and Kislak Center of Special Collections, Rare Books, and Manuscripts at the University of Pennsylvania Libraries (3420 Walnut Street, sixth floor).... Continue Reading →
New SAA Intern (Archival History Section)
Natalie Worsham, Louisiana State University In August, Natalie Worsham began her year-long internship with the Archival History Section. Natalie lives in New Orleans and is currently pursuing the dual degree Master of Library and Information Science with a Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies at Louisiana State University, with an expected graduation in December 2019. She is involved with the... Continue Reading →
Quotable History
"Archivists often fail to benefit from our own archives' histories and stories. ...History helps us to understand where specific technologies came from so we can better understand how to use and evolve them; to understand the evolution of our archival principles and practice; and to know ourselves." Nancy Y. McGovern, SAA Presidential Address, Portland, Oregon,... Continue Reading →
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