Meet the Staff Feature: State Government Records Research Intern – Chris Bertolini

For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve. Name: Chris Bertolini Title: Summer 2022 State Government Records Research Intern Home Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham Major: Master of Arts in History What are you working on day-to-day during this internship? I’m … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: State Government Records Research Intern – Chris Bertolini

19th Century Photographic Processes

Who would have thought eggs, plates, and salt were once key to photography? And, no, we don’t mean as your photographer’s breakfast! With how simple, fast, and accessible digital photography is today, it can be hard to comprehend how involved and, frankly, peculiar photographic processes once were. Let’s talk about just a handful of those … Continue reading 19th Century Photographic Processes

Archival Photographs in the ADAH Collections: FAQs

To celebrate National Photography Month this May, the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) is answering 8 of our most frequently asked questions about photographs in the ADAH collections. Young woman weighing a cake at a curb market in Montgomery, Alabama. 1920-1939 1. Are all the photos in the ADAH collections digitized?Many photos have … Continue reading Archival Photographs in the ADAH Collections: FAQs

The FY 2021 Annual Report of the ADAH Records Management Section

2021 proved to be another turbulent year, with the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to cause upheaval. The Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) deployed flexible and creative strategies in response to these continuing obstacles. The ADAH Records Management Section's FY2021 Annual Report grants readers a detailed perspective into the section's output, adaptability, and outreach. The … Continue reading The FY 2021 Annual Report of the ADAH Records Management Section