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Using archives for dissertations

Using archives for dissertations. What are archives?. Different kinds of archives. What are archives?. Not organised/categorised in the same way as books Don’t fall into neat categories How they have been collected or created is part of their story Key is the creator or creating body

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Using archives for dissertations

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  1. Using archives for dissertations

  2. What are archives?

  3. Different kinds of archives

  4. What are archives? • Not organised/categorised in the same way as books • Don’t fall into neat categories • How they have been collected or created is part of their story • Key is the creator or creating body • Who might have created the record? Where might it be? • Remember to think around the subject • Remember… • not everything has survived • not everything is kept • not everything is easy to find An example

  5. Where do I start? • Secondary sources • Databases and online resources • Other media • Tutors

  6. Researching: finding archival material Archive catalogues • Each archive will have own catalogue • Not all online • Not all complete • National Archives – Search the Archives • Access to Archives • ARCHON

  7. Researching: finding archive material Own material Other collections

  8. Access to Archives (A2A)

  9. National Register of Archives

  10. ARCHON

  11. Choosing a topic: things to bear in mind • Will you be able to read the sources? • Styles of writing/palaeography • Are there any alternatives? E.g. calendars, transcripts, translations etc • Might not be in English • Might not be released • Will you be able to get access to the sources?

  12. Visiting an archive Contact before visit • Opening times, ID, facilities, advance ordering Go prepared • Paper, pencils, laptop, camera, references • Clothes – choose carefully! Be organised • Check references, take full notes • Ask for help

  13. How archives can help • Finding material • Links with other institutions • Handling the material • Using the material and the resources • Contact: Sarah Price – sarah.price@durham.ac.uk

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