Have you ever wondered how to turn boxes o f photos\, letters\, and family documents into a meaningful\, usable archi ve&mdash\;one that won&rsquo\;t overwhelm you now or frustrate future gene rations? This beginner-friendly program offers practical guidance for gett ing started with intention and clarity.
\nWe&rsquo\;ll explore two r eal-world examples that illustrate thoughtful\, sustainable archiving in a ction: the beautifully preserved Korean War love letters curated by Rosema ry Cassie and the multiyear effort to organize and digitize the archives o f the Moholy-Nagy Foundation. These case studies will highlight what works \, what to avoid\, and how to create systems that are easy to maintain and pass along.
\nParticipants will learn approachable strategies for o rganizing\, describing\, and digitizing personal or family collections&mda sh\;no advanced technical knowledge required. Whether you&rsquo\;re just b eginning or looking to refine your process\, you&rsquo\;ll leave with meth ods that bring order to your materials and preserve your history for years to come.
\nChris K. Morton is the Archival Operations Coordinator f or Anderson Archival\, a bespoke digitization and consultation firm that w orks with museums\, libraries\, companies\, organizations\, and families t o protect and preserve their valued history. Chris holds a master&rsquo\;s degree in public history and is the father of a 10 month old son.
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