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Community is at the heart of Vanguard's work. Learn more about our efforts to bring archival practices and resources directly to communities through community archiving events, slides-scale consultations and advising, and more.
Community Archives
noun.
1. documentation of a group of people that share common interests, and social, cultural and historical heritage, usually created by members of the group being documented and maintained outside of traditional archives
Community archives can be self-defined or self-identified, such as in cases of human rights abuse, and can be initiated by an individual or group without professional oversight or sponsorship by institutional archives. American use is often related to a particular geographic area.
Related Terms
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community-based archives
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grassroots archives
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participatory archives
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reparative archives
Community Resources
Upcoming Events
Vanguard Archives Consulting is proud to host events for and by community that promote access to and education about archival tools, resources, and practices, as well as promote storytelling, cultural preservation, and self-documentation. Unless otherwise noted, all live events are hosted in Mobile, Alabama.