Archives Concentration 141 - WHAT I FOUND IN THE ARCHIVES

An introduction to the theoretical and practical questions of building archives as well as a sampling of the surprising insights produced by archival research. The seven -- week lecture series will highlight archival discoveries made by faculty researchers, both the eureka moments of personal discovery and the ways archival research enriches and often significantly revises existing narratives or scholarly interpretations. Professional archivists and public historians will reflect on contemporary directions and challenges in their fields. Weekly readings and several short essays. Elected S/U only. This course serves as a gateway to the Archives concentration.