Mixed Media

Unfurling and Preserving

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Abstract

As a cultural heritage imaging specialist at the University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center, I frequently like to paraphrase the unrelenting optimist Forrest Gump by saying that digitizing archival collections is “like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get,” because any given day will surprise and present unique challenges. This holds true for subject matter, media, and even determining how to get clear, reliable images. A recent project to digitize the University of Kentucky Department of Military Science Collection spurred some creative DIY innovation, lots of trial and error, and an eventual across-campus collaboration before we achieved successful results.

How to Cite:

Heis, C., (2023) “Unfurling and Preserving”, MAC Newsletter 50(3), 15-17.