HIST 207 - Introduction to Archival Science

Credits: (3)
This course will introduce students to the science of caring for historic documents and photographs. Students will gain extensive hands-on experience working with archival materials from the Mount Archives. Major themes in this course will include: arrangement and description, preservation, and digital curation. Upon completion of this course, students will have the basic knowledge and background to confidently pursue internship opportunities in archives and historical societies.