As a very first post, I present the working draft of the FAQ (to be revised and expanded):
West Philadelphia Community Archives FAQ
1. What is an archives?
“Archives” can refer to a collection of papers and other records that document the activities of a person or group. Archives collect, preserve and promote access to the records that document the past. Additional value is added to records when they are housed in an archives because they are arranged, described, and are made available for wide use.
2. Why does West Philadelphia need an archives?
West Philadelphia has a rich history that is not currently being collected and preserved. There is a need to actively gather, arrange and describe the records that will be needed to tell the story of West Philadelphia in the years and decades to come.
3. What do you mean by “West Philadelphia”?
Currently the West Philadelphia Community Archives collects the papers of organizations that function in the section of Philadelphia west of the Schuylkill River. Communities are always difficult to define, and we tend to take self-definition into account: If a group takes itself to be active in West Philadelphia, we are willing to hear them out.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
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