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Introduction To Archival Research / Margaret F. Stieg -- What Every Researcher Should Know About Archives / David B. Gracy Ii -- The Ethics Of Archival Research / Floyd M. Shumway -- General Use Of An Archives / Judith Ann Schiff -- Archival Reference Tools / Christopher Densmore -- Business Records / Philip F. Mooney -- Religious Records / Enid T. Thompson -- Public Records / Enid T. Thompson -- Nonmanuscript Sources / Judith Ann Schiff -- Oral Histories / Willa K. Baum And Bonnie Hardwick -- Cartographic Sources / Roman Drazniowsky -- Historical Site Documentation -- A Case Study / Ottilia Koel -- Genealogical Research / Ottilia Koel -- The Preservation Of Archival Material / Bonnie Jo Cullison. Edited By John C. Larsen; Foreword By John Y. Cole. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 141-164.
This volume investigates the practical methodologies and ethical considerations required for conducting effective historical research within archival collections. Edited by John C. Larsen, the text compiles contributions from various archival professionals to provide a comprehensive framework for navigating diverse record types. It serves as a foundational guide for scholars and students to understand the complexities of primary source acquisition and preservation.
What You Will Find
This collection functions as a technical manual for researchers seeking to navigate the complexities of institutional archives. The breadth of topics covered suggests a focus on providing a structured, multi-disciplinary approach to historical inquiry for both academic and amateur historians.
Page Count:
167
Publication Date:
1988-01-01
Publisher:
Shoe String Pr Inc
ISBN-10:
0208021442
ISBN-13:
9780208021441
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