Although the noun “archives” has several meanings, the
definition most relevant to the management and daily operation of the BDC is “a
facility in which records of permanent historical, cultural, or evidentiary
importance are preserved, providing a means through which present and future
generations may gain knowledge of and maintain continuity with the past.”
Every day our staff of two manages archives of donated
materials from individuals and organizations that demonstrate contributions of
enduring local historical and cultural value to our area. To celebrate SC Archives Month, we offer guided tours of our archival stacks to members of the
general public. This is the only time of the year that we allow tours of our
closed stack area for individuals. (Groups can set up a visit to come.)
This is your chance to venture into the inner sanctum with BDC staff to
see what goes on “Behind-the-Scenes” in the special collection and archives of
the Beaufort County Library system. We'll showcase our holdings relating to
local natural disasters of the past in accordance with the 2012 SC Archives
Month theme "Planning for the Worst, Hoping for the Best: Documenting
South Carolina's Natural Disasters."
We have scheduled two sessions this year:
Friday, Oct. 12th, 10:30 am – Noon
Tues., Oct. 16th, 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Registration is necessary.
To register: call 255-6468, e-mail cseabrook@bcgov.net, or drop by our BDC Research Room desk to sign up.
Registration is necessary.
To register: call 255-6468, e-mail cseabrook@bcgov.net, or drop by our BDC Research Room desk to sign up.
Individual members of the general public older than 12 who are interested in
learning more about our holdings relating to natural disasters and the
operations and preservation activities of the Beaufort District Collection are
encouraged to register. The tour is free, but registration is limited to 10
people a session.
To find out more about SC Archives Month 2012 special events, tours, and
exhibits around the state, go to http://www.scarchivists.org/archives-month.
Check out our Facebook page to see some images from our local natural disasters this month. If you like what we post, please sign up to be our Friend. We'd like to have 50 Friends by Halloween.
Check out our Facebook page to see some images from our local natural disasters this month. If you like what we post, please sign up to be our Friend. We'd like to have 50 Friends by Halloween.
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