Sarah Gibson’s Journey of Healing Through Archival Preservation – An Interview, Part 2
Sally Johnston Reid with baby Sarah. Image provided by Sarah Gibson and used with permission. In Part 1 of our interview with Sarah Gibson, we discussed finding a digitization solution that takes a different approach. In Part 2, we cover how that approach enhanced Sarah’s experience with the collection, and how digitized collections can facilitate […]
Discovering Trust and Quality in Digitization – An Interview with Sarah Gibson, Part 1
Mabel Johnston, Sarah Gibson, and Sally Johnston Reid. Image provided by Sarah Gibson and used with permission. At Anderson Archival, we believe in the power of preserving personal histories and the profound impact it can have on individuals and families. In this blog, we share the heartfelt journey of Sarah Gibson (Filmmaker, Professor in New […]
The Handwritten Hurdle
By Archives Technician Shana Scott Exploring the Challenges of Handwriting Digitization The preservation of historical documents through digitization has become an essential task. Institutions such as the National Archives have dedicated significant resources to scan and preserve countless pieces of history. However, a critical challenge remains: making these digitized documents accessible and understandable to the […]
Preserve Your Family Heritage: Make 2025 the Year of Action!
Embrace the Journey of Documenting and Sharing Your Family Collection As we step into 2025, many of us are reflecting on our resolutions and goals for the year. One meaningful resolution that resonates with families worldwide is the desire to preserve and share their unique family histories. Whether you are just beginning to organize old […]
The Role of Digital Archives in Education
Image used with permission from client collection Digital archives have become an essential resource in the realm of education, fundamentally transforming the ways in which students and researchers access and interact with primary source materials. These archives preserve critical historical documents, photographs, and recordings, making them readily available to a global audience. As educational institutions […]
Anderson Archival’s Holiday Gift Guide
For the family historian to give or receive As the holiday season approaches, the search for the perfect gift can often be daunting. For those with a passion for uncovering and preserving family history, the right gift can be both meaningful and inspiring. Whether you are shopping for an avid genealogist or seeking to weave […]
Safeguarding the Future: NARA’s Digital Preservation Strategy
Anderson Archival strives to stay up to date on the standards and practices of leading archival organizations. The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the primary archive for the US federal government and the organization that produced the Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI), which most US archives use as the standard guide to […]
The Conflict: Preservation vs Access
The management of cultural artifacts is a complex task that requires the right balance between the preservation of the object and the public’s accessibility to that object. The main purpose of preserving items, documents, and other historical materials from damage or deterioration is to ensure they are available for public viewing and study. In other […]
How to Preserve Your Legacy: Practical Tips and Advice
Preserving your legacy is not only a way of honoring your past, but also a gift to your future. Whether you want to share your family or business history, your personal achievements, or your creative work, you need to take steps to ensure your digital and physical assets are protected and accessible for generations to […]
Preserving the Past with Care: Ethical Issues in Digital Archiving
Digital archiving has brought about a world of convenience in terms of preserving and accessing information. However, it also introduces new ethical concerns related to digital reproduction. Digital reproduction poses challenges to the original owner’s rights and interests. Essentially, when we create a digital copy of a work, we create a new work based on […]
