Monthly Archives: June 2012
Day 20: Collections Processing
Well, my Archival Diet is over. I finished processing the collection, today. It ended up being 24 boxes and 2 oversized folders. To mark the amazing milestone, I had my friend take my picture out in front of the CHL.
Posted in Collections Processing
Tagged biography, Church History Library, processing
Comments Off on Day 20: Collections Processing
Day 19: Collections Processing
A very surprising day at the Church History Library. This whole “Archival Diet” approach really seems to be working. I finished the Miscellaneous Papers series first thing this morning and got right into the Photograph series.
Day 18: Collections Processing
That’s 18 out of 24. Yikes, and sad. Double sad. But, I worked hard and processed about 4 boxes, today. Here’s a visual progress report. Fifteen boxes processed, so far! This is like being on an archival diet. If I … Continue reading
Posted in Collections Processing
Tagged Church History Library, processing, reference
Comments Off on Day 18: Collections Processing
Day 17: Collections Processing
I have started processing the Miscellaneous Papers series. It is trickier than I thought because the order is unclear. I find it helps to sort the materials into piles on my work counter as each box or pouch I open defines the … Continue reading
Day 16: Collections Processing
Today was a most unusual day in the archives. I experienced two lasts and one first! I took the last bit of ephemera from the Miscellaneous Papers series to the paper conservator and now she can finish making the neat … Continue reading
Posted in Collections Processing
Tagged Anna, Brittany, censor, Church History Library, conservation, correspondence, ephemera, processing, series
Comments Off on Day 16: Collections Processing
Day 15: Collections Processing
Do you know how many times I have had locks of hair and rose petals fall into my lap, this week, while processing the Correspondence Series? I’ve lost count.
Posted in Collections Processing
Tagged Anna, conservation, correspondence, ephemera, microspatula, patron request, processing, rootbeer, Russ, series
Comments Off on Day 15: Collections Processing
Day 14: Collections Processing
I wanted to show you a different view of the Church History Library so that you can get a better idea of how it is two buildings in one. The left side of the picture showing the “square” part of … Continue reading
Day 13: Collections Processing
I wanted to start by thanking everybody who has been reading my blog. I can feel your support and it is so appreciated! I took a picture of some letters, today, to give an idea of how loving the Brown … Continue reading
Posted in Collections Processing, Conservation
Tagged Chris McAfee, conservation, correspondence, series
5 Comments
Day 12: Collections Processing
This morning, while I was jogging, I realized that I am at the halfway point in my practicum. It feels kind of tragic. Luckily, I have this awesome project to work on! The first thing I did after my 40-minute … Continue reading
Posted in Collections Processing, Conservation
Tagged correspondence, Katie, series, survey
Comments Off on Day 12: Collections Processing
Day 11: Collections Processing
Big day! I started my three week stint in processing and was introduced to my new project. First, however, I came in half an hour early so I could get in my Conservation Lab fix. I removed prints from their … Continue reading
