Subject: Re: Newspaper Clippings From: museum <museum@vernoncountyhistory.org> Message-ID: <5750c8be-4750-5d78-40f3-6c9ebb3b276e@vernoncountyhistory.org> Date: Fri, 9 Apr 2021 13:53:11 -0500
Hello John,
The Vernon County Historical Society has collected and saved many
documents, photographs and newspaper clippings for many years. We keep
these items in archival file folders by surname if they are genealogy
related. The photos are copied and placed in a separate file drawer so
they are not handled too much. Many years ago we photocopied all the
newsprint in these files since it tends to darken and deteriorate.
During the last few years however, we have decided to keep original
newspaper clippings with good photos since everything is digital now and
the original photos may never be printed. Those original newspaper
clippings go in archival plastic sleeves. We also have an extensive
collection of Vernon County related subjects such as agriculture,
organizations, communities, etc. Any of these clippings get filed by
subject just as they are, making sure we put a date and the name of the
newspaper on them. (Same with genealogy). All the archival folders go
into archival boxes. I have attached a couple of photos of what we call
our "people file" - genealogy, and the Vernon County archives.
Carol Krogan, assistant curator
On 4/8/2021 5:55 PM, Douglas County Historical Society wrote:
> Looking for what other historical organizations do with newspaper
> clippings. Generally in the past we did not save clippings, but
> often photocopied them.
>
> Last year we received the archives of the Superior Telegram.
> Previously we received the bound books of newspapers collection.
> Last year we received the microfilm collection and the file archive
> collection. The file archives have photos, clippings and other items
> such as programs and booklets by subject in large manila envelopes. I
> have concerns for keeping the clippings long term.
>
> Jon Winter
> Douglas County Historical Society
> 1101 John Avenue Superior WI 54880
> Business Manager
> 715-392-8449
>
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