An original, unedited interview with an important figure from the Seneca Nation
The Philadelphia Commercial Museum and American Consumerism
More than a mere gallery of exhibits, the Commercial Museum of Philadelphia offered lessons in consumer culture and American empire.
Archives Readings VI
Bringing you the best and most interesting articles on archives, museums, and history 2021 has to offer.
A Case of History Locked Away in the Archives
An ancestor's experiences at a New York asylum are obscured by restrictive records laws.
Archives Readings V
Surfacing from my blog hiatus to share my most recent reading list.
New Public Health Article Published in PA Heritage
The history of public health in Pennsylvania is more relevant than ever today.
Allentown State Hospital Time Capsule Unearthed
After 116 years, the material history of Allentown State Hospital's opening day sees light again.
Archives Readings IV
The latest archives/history things I've been reading.
Taylor’s Swift’s “cardigan,” But About an Archivist Collecting Records
We need more songs about archives!
Archives Reading List: Part III
More gold for your archives/history reading list.
Blanche Butler Ames and the Work of Family History
Why do we save and share our family history? Here are some considerations.
Archives Reading List: Part II
Two dozen stories, essays, and powerful pieces about archives and how to make them (and the work of history) better.
Why Should the Historical Record Be Fuller?
There are real consequences to bad history. Archivists can help you with that.
Finding the Memory Carriers
An assortment of questions and answers to the great archives issue: how to make the record more complete?
“Archiving Danville” Published in Contingent Magazine
Exciting new article published in Contingent Magazine!