This week we head back to the park theme and head to Hyde Park, Sydney. Just look at that traffic, or lack of! Today, people still relax in the park for their lunch break, however the trams are long gone.
Twitter for Archives, Archivists and Records Managers
We spotted this presentation on SlideShare a while ago and thought it was a good introduction to using Twitter.
Ask Away on #AskArchivists Day!
Today is 9 June – it’s #AskArchivists Day. Find out what you can do here:
For more information go to askarchivists.wordpress.com/
A special day for archivists around the world
It’s also International Archivists’ Day so hug an archivist if you see one…ask first though ;-)
Can you date this photograph? [unidentified coastal residential landscape]
UPDATE: This photo has been identified as Newcastle looking towards Flagstaff Hill and Newcastle Beach
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We came across this image in Photo Investigator recently, titled View of an unidentified coastal residential landscape – a Signal Station can been seen in the far distance.
We can’t tell if this one will be a challenge or if it’s too easy for you! Do you think you can help us to identify where this photo was taken?
We have many other undated photographs in Photo Investigator and on our Flickr account. If you know the dates or any other interesting facts about these images please let us know.
May link roundup post
Respecting the digital dead, Jack the Ripper, Caruso, Getting published in information science and more……
Can you date this photograph? [Bobbin Head]
This week we are going picnicking! To Bobbin Head recreation area at Kuring-Gai Chase National Park. There’s a bus, some cars, people, picnic huts…
Archives Outside is now 2 years old
And a Happy Birthday to Archives Outside – to the bloggers, guest posters, commenters, readers and lurkers. Lurkers? Yes, lurkers! We have declared this to be a new and exciting day in our calendar – today is now the official Archives Outside Annual Lurkers Day.
Can you date this photograph? [Dean Street, Albury]
This week we have landed in the Murray region – in Dean Street, Albury. We have cars (and bicycles), fashion, store names, a town hall (?) and loads of hustle and bustle. Can you help us to date this photo?
Behind-the-scenes of the 50th Anniversary Gallery: A chat with Richard Gore
A few weeks ago, Fiona and I set to some serious business – to interview Richard Gore, Manager of Archives Control and a key member of the Committee responsible for the development of the 50th Anniversary Digital Gallery.