The purpose of Archives Week is to celebrate the value of Georgia's historic records, publicize the many ways historical records enrich our lives, and recognize those who maintain our communities historical records. This is the ideal time to call attention to your organization or local government and its work in preserving Georgia's documentary heritage. The theme for Georgia Archives Week this year was "Touching Lives Through Archives"
| Tools of the Archivist's Trade.
Archivist: A person professionally educated, trained, experienced, and engaged in the administration of archival material. Preservation:The totality of processes and operation involved in the stabilization and protection of documents against damage or deterioration and in the treatment of damaged or deteriorated documents. Hygrothermograph:A device used to measure and record both relative humidity and temperature. There are many tools that an Archivist must use to protect materials from deteriorating. If you have any questions please feel free to visit our Archives on the 3rd floor of Simon Schwob Memorial Library. |
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Timeline for Simon Schwob Memorial Library Archives |
1975 John Lupold and Richard Hanks created The Simon Schwob Memorial Library Archives. The first donation to Archives was the Chappell Collection which was donated by Loretto Chappell. 1980-1985 David Anderson became Archivist and the Brinkley Collection was donated to Archives during his tenure. 1985-2001 Craig Lloyd worked as a History Professor as well as accomplishing his duties as Archivist. He designed the glassed in structure on 3rd floor and in 1995 due to a generous donation by Elena Amos the Archives was expanded. 1986-1990 Callie McGinnis, current Director of the library, attended the Archives Institute and worked the Archives during the Summer months. 2001-present Reagan Grimsley became Archivist. Acquired new archival collections including: Katherine Mahan Collection and Ken Crooks Jr. Papers. He has completed a detailed Collection Development Policy and established the Archives website. |
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