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Traveling Archivist To Bring Conservation Training

RALEIGH — Preserving the fabric of American history starts with protection of historic documents, especially those held by cultural institutions. The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources (www.ncculture.com) today announced the creation of a “Traveling Archivist” pilot program to provide conservation training to organizations that have historic records and archival collections.
The Traveling Archivist will demonstrate [...]

Historic Headlines Deserve TLC

RALEIGH – Historic occasions like presidential inaugurations often mean historic editions of newspapers and magazines.  Here are some suggestions from the State Archives that can protect keepsake editions for years to come.
 
“I recommend making a digital copy for framing, and storing the original,” said Sarah Koonts, head of the Collections Management Branch of the Division [...]