Did you ever come across a document or an artifact that changed you in some way? Surprised, delighted, or elicited strong emotions? This happened to me last year when I traveled to Bologna to visit my daughter who was studying there. No matter where I travel, I visit libraries and archives and do research ifContinueContinue reading “The Other Half I Shall Keep”
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A Fresh Perspective
This past week was not only a walk down memory lane, but a healing within myself. For sixteen years I worked as the Head Archivist at Cranbrook Archives. It was a job I took great pride in. I learned about art and architecture, studied the crafts women and men who created the objects and theContinueContinue reading “A Fresh Perspective”
Travel. Research. Learn.
Historical research is akin to traveling. In fact, one might say that when you research history of any kind, you ARE making a journey. Back in time, to another place or set of circumstances. During the past year, I have been fortunate to travel, both nationally and internationally. As a historian and archivist, I alwaysContinueContinue reading “Travel. Research. Learn.”
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