The Papers of George Washington is a documentary editing project at the University of Virginia that has been engaged since 1968 in publishing a comprehensive edition of Washington’s correspondence.
Plans, scans and geotags at the University of Newcastle
We wish to map all our archival resources to the actual maps of the period so that the context of text and place are married up….
Can you date this photograph? [Kosciusko National Park]
This photograph of Skiers outside Hotel Kosciusko in Kosciusko National Park holds some clues to its date. The clothing and hairstyles might be a start and the car and buildings may provide a few more clues. Can you help us date this photo?
Staff Pick [Food, Glorious Food! Following a tomato sauce recipe from the archives]
What I like about this archive is that it is a reminder of what life was like not too long ago. It was a time when people couldn’t dash off to the supermarket or hardware store and just buy what they needed for the home.
NAIDOC Week 2011
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
23 Things for Archivists, sounds interesting, yes?
an online program designed to help archivists learn about some of the most commonly used social media (or Web 2.0) tools…a way to encourage employees to explore and expand their knowledge of the Internet and Web 2.0 by having them do “23 Things
Can you date this photograph? [Randwick racecourse]
And they’re off! The horses are a blur but the people are looking at something. The clothing and the buildings will hopefully hold the key to solving this Moment in Time.
June Link Roundup Post (Happy Social Media Day!)
Some interesting links we have found online.
Uncovering Hidden Treasures – NRS4481 The Government Printing Office Collection
The series NRS4481 -Glass Negatives [Government Printing Office] is one of the jewels in the crown in State Records’ collection. It is a treasure trove of images that cover a broad range of subjects….