Bringing History To Life: Documenting Artifacts (2018 Dec 12)

In a four-part presentation, researcher John Emond illustrates the importance of documenting artifacts so their history is preserved – not lost. The presentation shows how well-documented objects/artifacts help us to find and understand the broader historical context of when these objects were in use.
-History Lost: Interesting items with tantalizing aspects showing age, but their stories are gone forever because of missing details.
-History Preserved: Artifacts where details are well-documented, thus helping to provide the broader historical context.
-National Archives as a Repository of History: How historical information held at the National Archives weaves our shared stories together.
-Oral History: Compelling personal oral story examples provide first-hand accounts of moments in history -- what are your family's?

⇒ Presentation Slides/Handout: https://www.archives.gov/files/calend...
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⇒ Know Your Records Program: https://www.archives.gov/calendar/kno...
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