Digitally preserving your archival materials provides a multitude of benefits. First and foremost, your history is saved for future generations — pretty important, if you ask us. If natural disaster strikes or your materials simply decay over time, you have the next best thing to the original. You also have the ability to share your […]
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Our History is Our Memory
The world of history is deeply intertwined with the world of memory. Part of the reason I’m so passionate about saving history is that I witness how easily it can be lost forever.
Hidden History: WWII WASPs
When we conjure thoughts about the roles individuals played during World War II, we often think of men on the frontlines and women at home working in factories. We often overlook the contributions made by the 200,000+ women who served the U.S. military during that time.
Meet a History Saver: Judy Netherland
As HistoryIT celebrates its 10th Anniversary in 2021, we want to take the time to share how amazing our team of history savers is. In this blog series, you’ll get to know each member of our organization who makes HistoryIT’s history-saving work possible. We’d like to introduce you to Judy Netherland.
Why Metadata Magic Matters
Data about data — it’s so meta. Metadata are terms used to describe an archival asset — names, dates, location, condition or any relevant information about the item. Traditionally, historians use metadata to index and organize their collections. But in digital preservation, with a proper strategy in place, metadata becomes a magical tool that connects […]
Hidden History: Stacia Hookom Gollihar
One of the most fulfilling parts of our jobs at HistoryIT is sparking the curiosity in someone to go explore a piece of history previously unfamiliar to them. The accessibility and searchability of the digital museums we build for our clients provide entry points for users to learn about any number of items, ranging from […]