Archives Concentration 340 - Taking the Archives Public

The capstone seminar brings together a cohort of concentrators and other advanced students to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of archives and public history. The seminar readings focus on case studies about contemporary challenges in preservation, access and interpretation of archival materials. In a variety of media, students analyze how these materials become part of a meaningful and usable past for general audiences. In addition, each student completes an independent public history project that draws on primary sources and materials objects from local repositories. Enrollment limited to 15.

Instructor Permission Req. Not open to first-years, sophomores