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2002 Annual Report
2002-2003 Student Members:
Lisa Cohen, Coordinator
Sarah Nelson, Asst. Coordinator
Caitlin Frost
Vicki Cohen
David Boyd
Begetta Crisp
Amy Cubellis
Ruth Steele
Erin Whitsel-Jones
Amber Raney
Jason Viers
Mark Kifowit
Virginia Walkowski
Randall Jimerson, Faculty Liaison
Activities
Coordinated by Rand, a group of students met in October to bring the
first-year students into the loop, introduce ourselves, and select officers.
Second-year students spoke of their internships. Possible goals and activities
for the chapter were discussed. Another casual meeting occurred several
weeks later to continue discussing possible activities.
The first event was a talk given by two professors: Dr. Steven Garfinkle,
professor of Ancient History, and Dr. Peter Diehl, professor of Medieval
History. They talked on December 4th, 2001, to a small audience about
their experiences with using primary documents, and the challenges and
pleasures involved in their respective research efforts.
The next event was a visit from Seattle area records managers Jeff (NARA)
and Barbara (University of Washington) Benson. They talked on January
8th about the systems they work to implement throughout their respective
institutions, their careers, and some general aspects of the field. Again,
a small group attended, almost entirely consisting of students and faculty.
The Experience Music Project Archives in Seattle was the next destination
for the chapter. On Friday, February 8th, a group of students toured the
EMP and the offsite archives. Kirsti Scutt, the archivist, explained the
digital cataloging system and the ways it can be searched. The archives
main efforts were on preserving audio and digital file. However, they
also have a number of artifacts from the many colorful figures in modern
music history. She explained how these are photographed from a number
of angles for research purposes Ï to reduce the need for handling.
Our next activity was a trip to the Lummi Archives. The Lummi are a native
nation, just outside Bellingham. On February 22nd, students toured facility
of the Lummi Records and Archives and were given a mini lecture from Juanita
Jefferson the archivist, about the importance of Native American archives-to
save history for future generations, and to control their own records.
She talked a little about access to records and the sensitivity of some
collections; some were restricted from the tour.
In March we had a potluck dinner at Rands house. Among other things,
first- and second-year students discussed their experiences applying what
they had learned to their practical experiences.
In April a number of students and Rand attended the NorthWest Archivists
Convention in Corvallis, Oregon. For many, it was a first-time opportunity
to attend a professional conference. Erin Whitsel-Jones and Jason Viers
were presented with academic scholarships from NWA.
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