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Historical Reminiscents

Mar 11, 2022

In this episode of the Historical Reminiscents Podcast I'm chatting about the transcription of archival videos and archival handwritten documents. I touch on some process for transcription and challenges associated with transcription.


Mar 30, 2021

In today's episode I'm talking about archival pandemic backlogs and pressure points that COVID-19 have created in archival settings. 

Mentioned in this episode:
-Samantha Thompson, "Why don't archivists digitize everything?"


May 7, 2020

It's been awhile, but I'm back with new podcast content. In today's episode I'm discussing problematic language in archival descriptions, approaches to handling racist depictions in records, and efforts to update archival practices.

Mentioned in this episode:
-University of Waterloo, Language in Archival Collections
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Mar 11, 2020

In today's episode I'm talking about digitization of VHS tapes, digital preservation, and my recent trials and tribulations of using VCRs. I chat about the labour intensive work behind digitization and the challenges of video preservation. 

Mentioned in this episode:
-Samantha Thompson, "Why Don't Archivists Digitize...


Jan 18, 2020

How does food interest with your understanding of the past? In today's episode I'm talking about food in the archives, historical recipes, and teaching history through food. I'll also be talking about some of my favourite historical cookbook quirks.

Mentioned in this episode:
-Sophie Hicks, Active History posts on...