We recognise that the term ‘Deaf and Dumb’, used within the titles of the organisations and text of these historical publications, is no longer acceptable as it is offensive and can be used inaccurately. Gwent Archives holds some of the annual reports for the 'Cambrian Institution of the Deaf and Dumb', and for the' Glamorgan … Continue reading Gwent Archives: Documenting 100 Years of Services for Deaf People
Do you want to use an archive but have never done so before?
There are many reasons why you may want to use and archive but using one for the first time can feel intimidating. We asked staff from archives across Wales for some top tips for visiting an archive for the first time, here are some of their answers: Make use of digital collections Using digital collections … Continue reading Do you want to use an archive but have never done so before?
Revising Archival Descriptions: part 2 – the results
WARNING: In describing work about offensive terms in archive catalogues it is necessary to include some of the terms that are considered to be offensive. The intent is not to shock but contribute to the ongoing debate about this work. In part 1 we described the project methodology using AntConc linguistic software to search through … Continue reading Revising Archival Descriptions: part 2 – the results
History Begins at Home in Wales
Oral history plays an important role in research into modern history and can help us better understand the recent past and the people who lived through it. The History Begins at Home project aims to foster personal connection through conversations and reminiscences about personal experiences. Having and documenting these conversations helps us to stop this … Continue reading History Begins at Home in Wales
#CrowdCymru: Project Update
Hello all, it’s Jen here, Digital Volunteering Project Officer for CrowdCymru. Here follows an update and conclusion of the National Lottery Heritage funded phase of our digital archives volunteering project. This is the fifth instalment in a series of posts, to read the previous four, go to the Archives and Records Council Wales website and … Continue reading #CrowdCymru: Project Update
Revising Archival Descriptions: part 1 – the methodology
Increasing the accessibility of information about the collections in our care is a priority for all archive services. To achieve this we must consider the language we use as an integral and fundamental part of our collections management work. The Inclusive Cataloguing Working Group of the Diversity and Inclusion Allies (ARA) has highlighted some aspects … Continue reading Revising Archival Descriptions: part 1 – the methodology
Explore your Archives: Ammanford & District Choral Society
The Ammanford & District Choral Society Explore your Archives exhibition will open in Theatr y Glowyr in Ammanford in early January 2024, a venue where the choir has performed many times over the years. As part of activity for the Explore Your Archive campaign, Carmarthenshire Archives received a grant to produce a small-scale travelling exhibition … Continue reading Explore your Archives: Ammanford & District Choral Society
Christmas cards during the War
Despite the grim realities of war, Christmas possesses a unique power to uplift spirits. During the First and Second World War the exchanging of Christmas cards continued, despite the conflict, showing a little of the resilience of the human spirit. Here’s a selection of wartime Christmas cards from Welsh archives: © Bangor University Archives and Special … Continue reading Christmas cards during the War
Explore Your Archive – Events Spotlight
It’s the end of Explore Your Archive campaign week, and we’d like to share some of the exciting events and activities that took place in archive services across Wales. North East Wales Archives (Ruthin) celebrated all things photography during their event called “Flashback: Photography in the Archive” which featured an exhibition of archival collections including early … Continue reading Explore Your Archive – Events Spotlight
Your Archive: How to make your papers at home easier to Archive
It’s the end of Explore your Archive week, and the final theme is #EYAYourArchive. So, we’ll explore the challenges of preserving items and share some tips on how to ensure the longevity of your papers at home and make it easier for archivists if it ever becomes part of an archive. To better preserve your … Continue reading Your Archive: How to make your papers at home easier to Archive