For millennia cultures have struggled to keep accurate and enduring records of their past experience. For much of this time history was kept as an oral tradition handed down, often in verse, from one generation to another. Later on, written and pictographic histories took over as more accurate and enduring archiving method. Recently, digital archives have begun to replace paper histories.
Durable
Long-lasting and robust usefulness
Open-Access
Sharing resources freely
Art History Keeping
Archiving and passing on the history and wisdom of a people to future generations&
Culture Creative artistic endeavour and practices of cultural evolution and well being Journalism The collection, writing, editing, and presentation of news Writing The written word used to edify and refine human existence Seed Saving Saving, preserving and sharing seeds as an essential part of a sustainable local food system
History Keeping Resources
Cumberland Museum & Archives
Regional history keeping organization (about 184 miles away)
The Cumberland Museum and Archives (CMA) on Vancouver Island tells the story of the people of Cumberland — the rich, the poor, the powerful, the rebellious, the righteous and the radical. Well known as an early coal mining town Cumberland, has a unique...
Internet Archive
History keeping organization (about 679 miles away)
Internet Archive is a non-profit digital library offering free access to millions of books, movies, computer programs, and musical works, as well as an archive of 349 billion web pages.
Oral History Association
History keeping organization
Since 1966, the Oral History Association has served as the principal membership organization for people committed to the value of oral history. OHA engages with policy makers, educators, and others to help foster best practices and encourage support for...