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The Failure or Future of American Archival History: A Somewhat Unorthodox View

Cox, Richard J (2000) The Failure or Future of American Archival History: A Somewhat Unorthodox View. Libraries and Culture, 35. 141 - 154.

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Abstract

The quality of research on American archival history has been uneven and the quantity not very impressive. This essay reviews some of the highlights of American archival history research, especially the growing interest in cultural and public history that has produced some studies of interest to scholars curious about the history of archives. The essay also focuses more on why such research still seems so far removed from the interests of most archivists. The essay will consider some hopeful signs, such as the re-emergence of records and record-keeping systems as a core area for study, for a renewed emphasis on American archival history. While much needs to be done, I am optimistic that the golden age of historical research on American archives lies ahead.


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Item Type: Article
Status: Published
Creators/Authors:
CreatorsEmailPitt UsernameORCID
Cox, Richard Jrjcox@pitt.eduRJCOX
Date: 2000
Date Type: Publication
Journal or Publication Title: Libraries and Culture
Volume: 35
Publisher: University of Texas
Page Range: 141 - 154
Institution: University of Pittsburgh
Schools and Programs: School of Information Sciences > Library and Information Science
Refereed: Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords: archival, history
Date Deposited: 27 May 2009 22:40
Last Modified: 31 Jul 2020 18:55
URI: http://d-scholarship.pitt.edu/id/eprint/2691

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