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Seminar on Records and Archives in Society

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Spring 1999

 

 

Week 1 - March 29

Introduction to the History of Records and Archives

Week 2 - March 29

Introduction to the History of Records and Archives

Week 3 - April 12

The Ancient World: The Origins of Records and Record Keeping

Week 4 - April 19

Medieval Europe: The Transition from the Oral Tradition to the Written Record

Week 5 - April 26-27

Modern Europe: The Foundations of Modern Archival Theory and Practice

Week 6 - May 3-5

North America: Historical Consciousness and Historical Societies

Week 7 - May 10

North America: The Evolution of Records Technology and Record Keeping Practices

Week 8 - May 17

North America: The Establishment of Archival Agencies

Week 9 - May 24

North America: The Development of Archival Theory and Practice

 Week 10 - June 2

North America: The Development of the Archival Profession

 Final Exam