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Montgomery Co. Medical Society Alliance Scrapbooks Part 2: Scrapbook Art

Posted on March 25, 2022 by scastudent

We’ve seen some of the preservation concerns that crop up in scrapbooks—now let’s explore some of the artistic highlights of the Montgomery County Medical Society Alliance’s scrapbooks (MS-686). Through this artistry, the open-endedness and individuality of scrapbooks takes flight. MCMSA’s … Continue reading →

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Montgomery Co. Medical Society Alliance Scrapbooks Part 1: Scrapbook Preservation

Posted on March 18, 2022 by scastudent

Scrapbooks can be great time capsules. Anything goes in scrapbooks—they contain everything from photos and newspaper clippings to more unusual items like seashells and matchbooks. The variety results in plenty of surprises, making scrapbooks interesting to explore. The open-endedness of … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Processing the Charles Horn Papers

Posted on December 5, 2019 by scastudent

My name is Anna Helmig and I am a graduate student in the Wright State Public History Program. This past summer, I had the privilege of working Wright State’s Special Collections and Archives to process the Charles F. Horn Papers … Continue reading →

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