Turkeys play a surprisingly interesting part in Alabama's history and traditions. The Alabama Photographs and Pictures Collection and Governor Bob Riley Collection highlight a treasure trove of fowl-related history in Alabama. Read on to see some great photos from the collections and learn more about how both wild and domestic turkeys have played a role in Alabamian traditions. Bill … Continue reading A Fowl History in Alabama
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The FY 2020 Annual Report of the ADAH Records Management Section
2020 marked a historic, challenging year for Alabama. Like many other agencies, the Alabama Department of Archives and History (ADAH) deployed flexible and creative strategies in response to the obstacles posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The ADAH Records Management Section's FY2020 Annual Report grants readers a detailed perspective into the section’s output, adaptability, and outreach. The … Continue reading The FY 2020 Annual Report of the ADAH Records Management Section
Meet the Staff Feature: Hannah Bawden
For the Record’s “Meet the Staff” feature is an opportunity for our archivists to connect directly with the community which we serve Name: Hannah Bawden Title: Records Management Archivist Specialties: Local and state government management & preservation and For the Record Blog How did you end up working at the Alabama Department of Archives and History? … Continue reading Meet the Staff Feature: Hannah Bawden
Preparing for and Cleaning Mold on Paper Records
If you have ever stepped into your records room and caught the unmistakable scent of mildew or opened a drawer to find a fuzzy film growing there, you know the stress this can cause. You might feel that all hope is lost, but thankfully, you can often salvage moldy documents. A quick, informed response will … Continue reading Preparing for and Cleaning Mold on Paper Records
Updates from the Local Government Records Commission: April 28, 2021
The Code of Alabama 1975 § 41-13-21 delegates the task of determining the permanency of local government records in Alabama to the Local Government Records Commission (LGRC). The Commission's first meeting of 2021 was held in April via a publicly accessible online teleconference. Governor Kay Ivey's March 18, 2020 proclamation permitted commissions to meet and establish a … Continue reading Updates from the Local Government Records Commission: April 28, 2021
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