Officers,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Descent Of The Papersquashers,
2015
Columbus-Lowndes Public Library
Descent Of The Papersquashers, Russell D. James
The Primary Source
Court records are complex. To understand them, special training is necessary. For archivists the court records we have in our collections are mysteries we crave to unravel, but never have the time to do so. The court records of Mississippi have taken on a new meaning and importance for archivists in the past year.
The Conversion Of The Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission Records,
2015
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
The Conversion Of The Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission Records, Anna Schwind, Sarah Rowe-Sims, David Pilcher
The Primary Source
In 2001, after the final court-ordered record release, the Electronic Records (ER) section of the Archives and Library Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History (MDAH) assumed responsibility for the electronic version of the Mississippi State Sovereignty Commission records.' In addition to basic maintenance and preservation responsibilities, ER was assigned the task of converting the proprietary inhouse system to make it web accessible. This was a watershed project representing both closure and new beginnings. Not only would the web-enabled electronic version mark the final stage in access with the promise of global availability via the Internet but it …
Ramblings And Introspection From The Electronic Records Section At Mdah,
2015
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Ramblings And Introspection From The Electronic Records Section At Mdah, David Pilcher
The Primary Source
The proliferation of electronic records is causing governments, corporations and organizations around the globe to reassess the way they keep and manage their records. There's no more prominent example of this than our own country's National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) and its draft "Proposal for a Redesign of Federal Records Management," issued in July 2002. This proposal was preceded by the "Report on Current Recordkeeping Practices within the Federal Government," produced jointly by NARA and a private contractor in December 2001, and the General Accounting Office's (GAO) report to Congress entitled "Information Management: Challenges in Managing and Preserving Electronic …
Entire Issue Volume 24, Number 1,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Entire Issue Volume 24, Number 1
The Primary Source
Complete issue of Vol. 24, No. 1 of The Primary Source.
Reports,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Preservin' The South,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Preservin' The South
The Primary Source
Updates on research and developments in preservation.
The Genealogists And The Keepers Of The Records: A Fable,
2015
Mississippi State University
The Genealogists And The Keepers Of The Records: A Fable, Lynne Mueller
The Primary Source
Once upon a time (as all good fables should begin), there was a tribe of people called the Genealogists. They were good people and tried to emulate their ancestors. They pursued many occupations, but all were dedicated to finding out and publishing the Great Deeds of their ancestors. They were happy in their mission (except when they found out bad things about their ancestors). Some were beginners and didn't know what to do, but others, who had been seeking out the Great Deeds of the ancestors for a long time, helped them.
The "Re-" In Reprocessing,
2015
Clemson University
The "Re-" In Reprocessing, Melissa L. Finley
The Primary Source
Who knew a simple prefix could make such a difference? When I initially accepted a position at Clemson University to reprocess the James F. Byrnes papers, I thought, "process ... reprocess ... what's the difference, really?" The collection consists of about a hundred and thirty cubic feet of manuscript material, and I thought I would be doing the same old arranging I had been trained to do, just on a much larger scale. However, after a closer examination of the collection, apprehension and even dread slowly began to set in. This was much more than just a simple arrangement project.
Record Keeper Or Historian? No, Cantadora!,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Record Keeper Or Historian? No, Cantadora!, Russell D. James
The Primary Source
Twentieth century professionals argued over whether their particular field of study was a science or an art. Modernists preferred science, romanticists and post-modernists fancied art. Archivists, arguably one of the most noble old professions, have had the same debate. As a philosopher-at-heart, I have always seen myself as an artist who unfortunately must be scientific. This approach to life has helped me in my journey toward my archival career.
Experiences Of A New University Archivist In The Mississippi Delta,
2015
Delta State University
Experiences Of A New University Archivist In The Mississippi Delta, Meredith Johnston
The Primary Source
This article is a brief account of my first two years as University Archivist at Delta State University. While I talk much about my experiences in the Mississippi Delta, I believe each new archivist who relocates for a job can relate to the tasks of adjusting to a new living and working environment. This is meant to be a brief, light-hearted article that hopefully provides some practical information for those just beginning their career in the archival profession.
Mentoring Tips For The New Archivist: A True Story,
2015
Mississippi State University
Mentoring Tips For The New Archivist: A True Story, Craig Piper
The Primary Source
Our archival adventure begins as our hero, me, finds himself in need of a job between semesters during the summer of 1992 when I worked in Mississippi State University's Special Collections and University Archives. I went on to Vicksburg and Shiloh National Military Parks and worked on their archives from 1997-1999, and then honed my archival skills at the Mississippi Department of Archives and History from 1999-2000. I am now back at State and work in the library's Congressional and Political Research Center.
To Temp Or Not To Temp: An Informal Opinion On Temporary Jobs,
2015
Clemson University
To Temp Or Not To Temp: An Informal Opinion On Temporary Jobs, Melissa L. Finley
The Primary Source
Temporary or grant-funded positions are becoming an increasingly common and effective means of obtaining practical work experience for beginning archivists and librarians. For those new professionals considering limited-term jobs, there are several issues to explore before accepting such a position. Interestingly enough, most of the issues addressed below can be viewed as advantages or disadvantages, depending on perspective and approach. The thoughts and opinions expressed in this informal "case study" are based on my experiences in a temporary position and are intended solely as such.
Entire Issue Volume 23, Number 2,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Entire Issue Volume 23, Number 2
The Primary Source
Complete issue of Vol. 23, No. 2 of The Primary Source.
Accessions: 2000-2001,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Book Reviews,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Book Reviews
The Primary Source
Review of Obituaries in American Culture by Janice Hume (University Press of Mississippi, 2000).
Preservin' The South,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Preservin' The South
The Primary Source
Updates on research and developments in preservation.
Spotlight On Mississippi Archives,
2015
The University of Southern Mississippi
Spotlight On Mississippi Archives
The Primary Source
Spotlight on the Jackson County Archives in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Alabama Department Of Archives And History: Celebrating A Centennial,
2015
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department Of Archives And History: Celebrating A Centennial, Tracey Berezansky
The Primary Source
When the Society of American Archivists comes to Birmingham in 2002, the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) will be 101 years old. It is the first Archives established as an official agency of state government, preceding the establishment of the National Archives and the SAA by over thirty years. In November of 1940, Archivist of the United States R.D.W. Connor stated in his speech for the dedication of the new Alabama Archives building that the "establishment of this department in 1901 has been called 'a new venture in political science' in the United States." The department's enabling legislation …
Public Records: The Natchez Experience,
2015
Historic Natchez Foundation
Public Records: The Natchez Experience, Mimi Miller
The Primary Source
The public records story in Natchez is not unlike the public records story in many county seats in Mississippi. The plot revolves around the recurring themes of too little room, too little interest, and too little money.
