Partner Spotlight: William Penn University — Digital Archive of Heritage & Community Preserving history, fostering access, and strengthening community through digital archives Archive Overview The digital archive at William Penn University Library, available at williampenn.historyarchives.online, offers a rich and accessible collection of yearbooks from 1893-2013. These materials document the institution’s journey from its founding in […]
This Week in History- October 27th – November 2nd
On a cool October day in 2003, excitement was growing among fans of the NBA as the rookie Lebron James prepared for his first game in the professional league. An extremely talented player, Lebron was drafted straight from high school as a first-round draft pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers. Going pro straight out of high […]
Digitization Takes History Out of the Microfilm Cabinet
Contact Us Prefer email? info@advantagearchives.com Digitization Takes History Out of the Microfilm Cabinet Transforming preservation into access for communities everywhere Upload a banner image of microfilm reels, scanners, or your Community History Archive and replace the URL above. For decades, microfilm and microfiche have been the trusted media for preserving local history and the public […]
This Week in History- October 20th through October 26th
Starting off we have some Halloween-themed treat recipes from Fort Stockton, Texas. These recipes were published in the Fort Stockton Pioneer on October 20, 2011. The article briefly describes the origins of Halloween– it was originally a Celtic festival called Samhain– and compares the similarities between the festival and modern traditions. The author’s personal favorite […]
Building a Sustainable Digitization Program: Budgets, Partnerships, and Phases
Building a Sustainable Digitization Program: Budgets, Partnerships, and Phases Turning shared responsibility into lasting preservation and public access Newspaper Digitization gives new life to your important, historical content. Libraries, archives, and cultural institutions all share a common challenge — balancing stewardship of history with modern expectations for access. Microfilm digitization is rarely a solo effort; […]
Partner Spotlight: Concord & Lexington Libraries
Partner Spotlight: Concord & Lexington Libraries Honoring America’s Past Through Digital Preservation A Partnership Rooted in History Advantage Archives is proud to partner with two of the most historically significant communities in the United States: Concord and Lexington, Massachusetts. These storied towns—whose names are forever etched into the American Revolution—have entrusted Advantage Archives with preserving […]
This Week in History- October 13 through October 19
The first comic I pulled out is an edition of ‘Baby Blues’ from The Quincy Herald Whig, published on October 16th, 2011. Baby Blues first appeared in papers in 1990, and has been published in the Sunday comics all over the country since then. The comic strip is centered on the Macpherson family as they […]
Partner Spotlight: Comfort Public Library (Texas)
Partner Spotlight: Comfort Public Library — Community Historical Archive Preserving Comfort, Texas — Past and Present The Comfort Public Library, Texas. Archive Overview The Comfort Public Library, in partnership with Advantage Archives, hosts a digital archive at comfort.historyarchives.online. This online resource serves as a gateway to explore decades of local newspapers, periodicals, and historical documents […]
