For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Kevin NuttTitle: Collections ArchivistSpecialties: Audio/Visual Media, Folklife How did you end up working at the Alabama Department of Archives and History? I became an archivist by a delayed and circuitous route. As a … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Kevin Nutt
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Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Ledgers
The Alabama Department of Archives and History recently received three ledgers of Jefferson County cosmetology licensing examination rosters, dating from 1943 through 1977, transmitted from the Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. As Alabama cosmetology examinations remained segregated until 1971, the results from 1946 through 1970 were recorded separately as "colored examination" and "white examination." … Continue reading Alabama Board of Cosmetology and Barbering Ledgers
Scrapbooks: Challenging Historical Treasures
The holiday season is a great time to look through old scrapbooks and share their stories and memories with family and friends. This year, why not also spend some time thinking about and planning how to preserve these homemade historical treasures for future generations? This blog will introduce you to scrapbooks, some of the problems … Continue reading Scrapbooks: Challenging Historical Treasures
Meet the Staff Feature: Mary Clare Johnson
For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Mary Clare Johnson Title: Collections Archivist Specialties: Arranging, describing, and preserving archival collections How did you end up working at the Alabama Department of Archives and History? I became interested in a … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Mary Clare Johnson
It’s Time to Submit Your Required Annual Records Disposition Authority Implementation Report for FY 2022
All state agencies, district attorneys, public colleges, and public universities in Alabama must report their records management activities annually through the submission of an Annual Records Disposition Authority (RDA) Implementation Report to the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH). The Annual RDA Implementation Report supplies information for the previous fiscal year. The implementation report … Continue reading It’s Time to Submit Your Required Annual Records Disposition Authority Implementation Report for FY 2022
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