Media Attention and the Destruction of Franklin County Records – Another case of historian vs. archivist?

Media Attention and the Destruction of Franklin County Records – Another case of historian vs. archivist?

One of my co-workers alerted me to this story, which has been picked up by various social media outlets. Listen to the video by clicking above and track the story on reddit or in other sources.

The Fort Garry Lectures Return!

Looking for a collegial environment to present your latest, greatest piece of scholarly work? The History Departments and Graduate Students Associations of the Universities of Winnipeg and Manitoba are pleased to announce the return of The Fort Garry Lectures! Papers on a wide variety of historical subjects, including those focused on archival issues, are very welcome. The deadline for proposals is February 3, 2014. Check out the Call for Papers below or visit the website for more details.Image