Weathering The Storm – Protection & Recovery Of Local History Collections
In the face of extreme weather events due to climate change, many of our partners have faced natural disasters, including floods and derechos right here in our hometown. Libraries, museums, and cultural institutions across the country have taken note, and have learned that creating a comprehensive disaster recovery plan is essential. However, the difference between […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 23rd – September 30th
Arnold Palmer is considered one of the greatest professional golf players of all time, having made a huge impact on the public image of the sport. Golf was a sport that until Palmer’s time was considered only a pastime for the upper class to enjoy. However, Palmer helped to change this perception and made golf […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 16th – September 22nd
On September 18, 2017, Hurricane Maria continued to grow in severity as it headed towards the US Territory of Puerto Rico. The island’s Public Safety Commissioner was quoted in the Moultrie Observer as warning those in the path of the hurricane that they had to evacuate, or else they would die. That day, it reached […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History September 9th – September 15th
The events that happened on September 11th, 2001, left a lasting mark on the history of America. This day sparked international conflict, cost American lives, and, through the rubble of this disaster, united the people of the United States in a way they had never before been. In the early morning hours of September 11th, […]
Spotlight: The Perry County Public Library (Indiana)
The Perry County Archive currently contains 30 different titles and over 100,000 different images, The Archive also has 6,500-7,000 searches each month! Nestled in the heart of southern Indiana, Perry County is a community rich in history and heritage. Established in 1814, Perry County is named after Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry, a hero of the […]
Guest Blog Series: Discovering Family Relationships Through Newspapers
It is my opinion that of all the resources and records available to research – newspaper articles are most critical, because of the richness and variety of their content. For example, I had found my great great grandfather Louis Marks early on but knew nothing of his siblings or parents. Louis was the first who […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History August 12th – August 18th
On August 14th, 2003, an alarm system glitch led to a region-wide blackout. Stretching from Canada to the northeast US, millions of people were left without power. In some places, it only took 2 hours to get power back, but in others, it took 2 days. Almost 100 deaths were caused by the indirect effects […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History August 5th – August 11th
The Curiosity Rover was a part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission. It landed on Mars on August 6th, 2012, and began its journey around the red planet. The rover was car-sized, bigger than many of us imagined it to be. The job of curiosity was to survey the climate, surface, and geology of Mars. […]
Beyond Black & White: Digitizing In Grayscale Or Color
At Advantage Archives, we continually evaluate our digitization methods, focusing on improving quality while maintaining affordability for our partners. As technology has evolved, so has our approach to digitizing microfilm, newspapers, and historical documents. While many of our earlier projects featured bitonal images, technological advancements, strategic partnerships, and reduced costs have allowed us to refine […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 29th – August 4th
On July 29th, 2005, NASA formally announced a discovery that had the potential to completely change our understanding of the galaxy we live in. The Planet Eris was discovered in January of 2005, but not announced until late July of the same year. The planet was similar in size to Pluto, and scientists began to […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 22nd – July 28th
Amy Winehouse was a singer-songwriter who made a name for herself in the music industry. What set Amy Winehouse apart from everyone else was her unique voice and how her music combined multiple genres. Some styles she took inspiration from include jazz, soul, and blues. While Amy Winehouse only released two studio albums, she has […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 15th – July 21st
One of the most famous attractions in Chicago, Illinois is Millenium Park. But how many people know the story behind this iconic location? The idea of building a park to replace the Illinois Central Railroad Lines that occupied the area began back in 1977. Nothing came to fruition until Richard Daley became mayor in 1989, […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 8th- July 14th
The Atlantis space shuttle was a NASA shuttle that went on 33 missions during its career. It took one final mission for itself and the American Space Shuttle Program on July 8th, 2011. It was the 135th mission in the program and would be the last. The American Space Shuttle Program was developed to form […]
Spotlight: The Newark Public Library’s History Archive
The Newark Public Library brings a significant piece of Newark’s past to the present by providing free access to the historical legacy of Newark, New Jersey, as recorded in the pages of the Newark Evening News. Thanks to a federal grant, support from Senator Cory Booker’s office, and a partnership between the Newark Public Library […]
The Community History Archives: This Week In History July 1st – July 7th
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) went into force on July 1, 2020. The agreement was created to replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) with a newer, more updated version. By bringing the agreement into the 21st century, trade, labor, and other economic conditions would improve. The agreement has various functions that mutually benefit […]
Discovery: Remembering the USS Jacob Jones
On March 3, 1942, the headline of the Newark Evening News read “Sub Sinks Destroyer Off N.J.,” informing the citizens of Newark and the rest of New Jersey of the sinking of a United States Navy warship by a German submarine. On February 28, 1942, the USS Jacob Jones (DD-130) patrolled the waters off Cape […]
Celebrating 120,000,000 Images: A Milestone for Advantage Archives
Advantage Archives — Founded on the key principle that no history should ever have to live behind a paywall. Since our formation, we have provided FREE digital access to over 120,000,000 images and partnered with over 1,000 institutions. “The Ancestor Hunt has been tracking Advantage Archives Community History Archive installations at libraries and other institutions […]
Community History Archives: This Week In History: June 24th – June 30th
This week in history is all about progress for everyone. Members of different minority groups saw representation and advocacy for themselves through this week’s events. Women around the world saw that they were capable of holding high positions of power. Oppressed groups learned that they could fight back against discrimination and violence. An example was […]
