Bringing History To Life: Documenting Artifacts
William G. McGowan Theater
Washington, DC
Wednesday, December 12, 2018 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. EST
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In a four-part presentation, researcher听John Emond听illustrates the importance of documenting artifacts so their history is preserved鈥攏ot lost.听The presentation shows how well-documented objects/artifacts help us to find and understand the broader historical context of when these objects were in use.
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- History Lost:听 Interesting items with tantalizing aspects showing age, but their stories are gone forever because of missing details.
- History Preserved:听 Artifacts where details are well-documented, thus helping to provide the broader historical context.
- 威尼斯人娱乐场 as a Repository of History:听 How historical information held at the 威尼斯人娱乐场 weaves our shared stories together.
- Oral History:听 Compelling personal oral story examples provide first-hand accounts of moments in history鈥攚hat are your family鈥檚?
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