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Sloane Lab Online Symposium Series: Rosemary Grennan on ‘Leftovers Digital Archive’ & Amalia S Levi on ‘Archival Dependencies.’

The Sloane Lab Online Symposium Series 2023 was co-hosted by University College London, TU Darmstadt, the British Museum, the Natural History Museum, the University of Southampton, and the University of Portsmouth and funded by the AHRC Towards a National Collection programme

On 22nd June 2023, from 12:45 to 02:00 pm the following papers were presented: 

  • Rosemary Grennan, Mayday Rooms archive delivered a lecture on the topic, ‘Leftovers Digital Archive: Somewhere between automation and the handmade.’ Abstract: This presentation delves into the transformation of MayDay Rooms’ paper archive practices within the digital realm. With a specific focus on the digital platform, Leftovers, it explores the fundamental question of how we can create collaborative and shared digital archives that prioritize the active utilization and reuse of historical materials, rather than solely emphasizing preservation. This inquiry extends further to the structuring and categorization of digital archives, aiming to foster their role as dynamic resources for contemporary movements, rather than static repositories of information. Moreover, the lecture delves into the innovative approach taken by Leftovers in establishing networks of sisterly archives, facilitating the exchange of digitizations and mutual data backup. Prepare to witness the exciting possibilities that emerge when traditional archival practices meet the boundless potential of the digital landscape.
  • Amalia S Levi, Archivist/Cultural heritage Professional, HeritEdge Connection, Bonn University’s Center for Dependency and Slavery Studies delivered a lecture on the topic, ‘Archival Dependencies: The Cascading Violence of Colonial Records.Abstract: In the realm of collections as data, our attention is often directed towards extracting visible content, disregarding the contextual information that becomes lost during the successive transformation of archival material. As heritage collections transition from analog to digital formats and further into data, the silences and enduring impacts of empire, colonialism, and nationalism are perpetuated and amplified. However, by purposefully unearthing and highlighting interdependencies within archival collections, we can uncover fruitful avenues for tracing the life paths of enslaved individuals. By delving into the intricate connections and dependencies within these collections, we can shed light on the experiences and trajectories of those who endured enslavement. This approach invites us to reevaluate our understanding of historical narratives and confront the lingering legacies of oppression.

Selected sessions will be recorded and shared on TU Darmstadt, UCL and Sloane Lab’s social media platforms with speaker permission.

Conveners: Julianne Nyhan (TU Darmstadt & UCL), Andrew Flinn (UCL), Andreas Vlachidis (UCL), Jeremy Hill (British Museum), Mark Carine (Natural History Museum), James Baker (University of Southampton), and Alexandra Ortolja-Baird (University of Portsmouth).

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sloane-lab-online-symposium-series-2023-1245pm-2pm-tickets-566626694697


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