The purpose of this assignment is to encourage you to think critically about the use of archival materials in exhibits as well as to analyze and compare the advantages and disadvantages of physical and virtual exhibits. The physical exhibit is large and will take time to examine, probably at least 1 hours. What kind of security is in place. Some of the conversion of the finding aid may be done in class. The paper must demonstrate familiarity with archival literature.
Completion is required for passing.
Judith Ellis, ed. Keeping Archives , 2d.ed. Class Visit to the Massachusetts Historical Society. Tour will be from 6-8pm. This assignment takes the place of our regular class.