Archives and Manuscripts have been an eye-opening and fun class. I have really enjoyed the discussions, class sections and coursework. This course was eye-opening because it pains me to admit, that I had a narrow view of what archivists do. My impression of them was simple and really only surface level. I would often think… Continue reading Archives and Manuscripts Final Thoughts-Personal Reflection
The Dilemma
Let’s imagine for a second, that we are an archivist at a public university and have just acquired a historically valuable yet unknown collection. This collection could have a major impact on the history field, and you would like to use the collection to write a book. While it would be amazing to be the… Continue reading The Dilemma
Historical Timeline-MBA
Timeline Link-Monterey Bay Aquarium For my historical timeline, I chose to cover the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in Monterey Bay California. The Monterey Bay Aquarium recently had its 35-year anniversary, so I thought it would be fun to highlight some of its early accomplishments. They also have a strong community voice and are well known in… Continue reading Historical Timeline-MBA
What is an archivist?
When asked the question, “what does an archivist do?” I smile and a million different tasks race throughout my brain. Do I simply say, “We manage collections while keeping them safe, secure, and accessible?” Because the truth is that an archivist does a lot more than simply watch over a collection. They work with preservation,… Continue reading What is an archivist?
Eric T. Carlson: Scope, Content Note and Container List
Scope and Content Note: This collection, dated from 1-18-44 to 12-11-46 consists of personal correspondence, Iowa State ID card, Employee Inter-Plant pass, Class A Pass, College Timecard, A-Bomb Legislation and Army Special Orders, relating to private Eric Theodore Carlson. The majority documents private Carlson’s work as an engineer and chemist in the United States Military… Continue reading Eric T. Carlson: Scope, Content Note and Container List
Eric Theodore Carlson – Collection
Abstract: Eric Theodore Carlson was a private in the United States Army and worked as a laboratory engineer for Chrysler Corporation developing the atomic bomb. Following discharge, he became a research assistant chemist for Monsanto Chemical Company. The collection contains documents related to private Eric Theodore Carlson from 1-18-1944 through 12-11-1946, including correspondence between Mr.… Continue reading Eric Theodore Carlson – Collection
Interview of an Archivist
The Great Kirsten Wright The archivist I chose to interview is Kirsten Wright. Currently, Kirsten is the Program Manager with Find and Connect which is an archival project that provides history and information about Australian orphanages, children’s homes, and other institutions. Find and Connect was developed by historians, archivists, and social workers with the University… Continue reading Interview of an Archivist
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