The following is a press release written by the folks at the (U.S.) National Archives and Records Administration: 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act August 6, 2025, marked 60 years since the Voting Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson. The Voting Rights Act is now on display through August 27, 2025, …
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LHSC Donates 150 Years of London Healthcare History to Western Archives
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) has officially donated 152 boxes of historical records to Western University, preserving 150 years of local healthcare history in a public archive. The materials, which date back to the late 1800s, include handwritten letters, photographs, documents, and artifacts from the region’s earliest hospitals, such as South Street Hospital, the Beck …
Lunch and Learn: Americanafest: Becoming a Collector, Curator, and Archivist (Nashville)
Part of the AmericanaFest lineup, this Lunch and Learn panel delves into the fascinating world of acquiring, preserving, and showcasing music related artifacts at museums, exhibits, and libraries. The discussion offers valuable insights into the multifaceted roles of collectors, curators, and archivists along with providing insights into building your own personal collection. Each panelist will share their …