Archiving the Archives: A Special Collections Community Showcase

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From the early antecedents in the Utah Room to the most contemporary iteration…

For the curators, archivists, and librarians working in Special Collections Divisions across the state and the country, maintaining a historical record through the collection of manuscripts, multimedia, and printed forms is not only important to their work, but also necessary to their institutions.  Despite all this, we are often unaware of the need to maintain our own records for future use.

This presentation considers the archival history of the archives themselves, and demonstrates the importance of developing and maintaining institutional knowledge. We trace the trajectory and evolution of the Division over the last seven decades, with unique holdings from each department that tell a story of dedication, scholarship, and commitment to research and access.

Join us this month to learn more about the History of Special Collections with Archiving the Archives – an exclusive showcase in the Rare Books Classroom on Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM. Space will be limited to 40 people per day and reservations will be required. Reserve your spot by emailing Lyuba Basin at lyuba.basin@utah.edu.