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Public Archive Spotlight: The Art+Feminism Archive

When it comes to whose and which stories have been captured by the historical narrative, women have been disproportionately left out. A 2018 survey from Wikipedia across 12 different language…
March 6, 2024
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Gathering & Transferring Your Digital Materials in One Place

Transferring digital materials from external devices to a central location is an important step in getting your materials ready to add to your Permanent archive.  Here’s a step-by-step guide and…
February 28, 2024
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Tips for Preserving Your Physical Materials

Even if you preserve your digital materials on Permanent.org, there’s still something undeniably special about physical archives. Whether it’s a collection of family photographs, historical documents, or cherished memorabilia, these…
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Public Archive Spotlight: The Cohen-Snyder Family Archive

In 1888, at the age of eighteen, Micheal Cohen came to America. He established himself in New York City and soon sent for his wife, Freida, to bring her from…
February 8, 2024
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How to Build an Archive, One Story at a Time.

Why are stories important? Since the dawn of human civilization, stories have been created to help us make sense of the world around us. These stories captured anything from explanations…
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Imagine a World Where All People Are Included in History

Imagine a world where all people, regardless of their circumstances, financial means, or social status have the opportunity to be remembered for generations to come. Imagine a world where all…
January 22, 2024
January Spotlight: The Unknown Faces Archive

Public Archive Spotlight: The Unknown Faces Archive

Not everyone has equal access to preserving their legacy In our recent podcast episode with our Executive Director, Robert Friedman, we discussed how it has historically been challenging for people…
January 17, 2024
Archive Spotlight: The Chas. E Martin Archive.

Public Archive Spotlight: The Chas. E Martin Archive 

In a world that moves at breakneck speed, it’s easy to lose touch with our roots, the stories that bind us, and the people who shaped our lineage. The holiday…
December 13, 2023
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The holidays are a time of cherished traditions, binding generations together in a tapestry of shared experiences that wrap us in the warmth of joyous celebrations. From cookie decorating contests…
November 28, 2023
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Public Archive Spotlight: The Ralph Lonon Sanford World War I Postcard Archive

This Veterans Day, we’d like to spotlight a special archive that captures the experiences of a WWI medic through postcards. Created by Greg Martin in honor of his wife’s grandfather,…
November 8, 2023
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