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The inaugural Oklahoma Archives Bazaar, held on October 28 at the Oklahoma History Center, offered a dynamic lineup of activities aimed at engaging the public and raising awareness about the importance of archives. One of the day’s highlights was the Preservation 101 Workshop, held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., which provided attendees with practical guidance on caring for historical documents, photographs, and other materials. Archival institutions, museums, libraries, and historical organizations from across the state participated by hosting booths to showcase their collections and services. Alongside these exhibits, the event featured a variety of family-friendly activities and hands-on workshops, creating an educational and enjoyable experience for visitors of all ages.
Location
Oklahoma History Center
800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Booth Participants
- Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections
- Dickinson Research Center at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
- History Department Internship Program, University of Oklahoma
- Newspaper Department, Oklahoma Historical Society
- OKC National Memorial & Museum
- Oklahoma City University; Archives & Special Collections
- Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office Historical Collection
- Oklahoma Department of Libraries, State Archives
- Oklahoma Historical Society’s Research Center Volunteers
- Oklahoma Railway Museum
- Political Communication Center, University of Oklahoma
- SHAREOK
- Special Collections, Metropolitan Library System
- Special Collections, Oklahoma State University Library
- The American Organ Institute Archives and Library at the OU School of Music
- The City of Oklahoma City, Office of City Clerk
- The Digital Archives Department, Oklahoma Historical Society
- The J.M. and Helen Gaskin Baptist Historical Library and Archives
- Treasure Your Roots 2018
- UCO Chambers Library, Archives & Special Collections
- Western History Collections, University of Oklahoma Libraries
Events
- “Ask an Archivist” table
- A scanning station
- a scavenger hunt activity
- door prizes
- Preservation 101 seminar.
Sponsors
- Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma
University of Central Oklahoma
Society of Southwest Archivists
University Products
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