Abstract:
Many special collections departments hold materials that directly or indirectly document Native American history and culture. In recent years, there has been a growing recognition that holding these collections places a certain responsibility upon institutions to reach out to the tribal organizations from which these materials originated, but from whom these collections have been “hidden” for years or decades. Additionally, as special collections increasingly seek to collect materials reflecting the full diversity of our cultural heritage, institutions are collaborating directly with tribal organizations to develop and share historical documentation. The speakers in this seminar would be asked to speak to the sensitive processes surrounding these collections, including acquisition, processing and access, outreach, and donor relations.
Description:
Sponsored by Priscilla Juvelis, Inc. and presented by the RBMS Diversity Committee; Speakers: Shayne Del Cohen, The Indian Reporter; Mike Kelly, Head of Archives and Special Collections, Amherst College; Paula Mitchell, University Archivist, Southern Utah University; Moderator: Elizabeth Joffrion, Director of Heritage Resources, Western Washington University Libraries
