This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the imp... more This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the impact of excessive archival restrictions on scholars who seek access to primary material in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of their research. Ruth Panofsky's view is that of a literary scholar whose work is informed by archival research. Michael Moir's view is that of a university archivist who has facilitated scholarly access to York University's archival holdings. Together, they argue for access to fonds held in public archives and the need for archival institutions to provide and lobby for such access. In this article, author Panofsky draws on her recent work with the Adele Wiseman fonds, held in the Clara Thomas Archives, Scott Library, York University. Since that research was undertaken with great difficulty, the narrative that follows may dishearten some scholars. The eventual overcoming of the barrier of restricted access to archival material, which, for a nu...
... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara... more ... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections York University Libraries 305 Scott Library 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Tel: 416-736-5442 Email: mmoir@yorku.ca
... history. A more detailed discussion of these holdings can be founded in Michael Moir, "T... more ... history. A more detailed discussion of these holdings can be founded in Michael Moir, "The Toronto Harbour Commission Archives," Urban History ReviewiRevue d'histoire urbaine 17, no. 2 (October 1988), pp. 112-1 15. Toronto ...
Keepers of cultural material constantly face the daunting challenge of providing access to evergr... more Keepers of cultural material constantly face the daunting challenge of providing access to evergrowing amounts of information. Many museum curators struggle with the knowledge that exhibit areas can accommodate only a small percentage of their collections, the veritable tip of an iceberg that lies in storage and is unavailable to all but the most specialized inquiries. The situation faced by archivists is equally vexatious. With the exception of a handful of records chosen for display, the treasures entrusted to their care are locked away in stack areas, securely stored in a formidable array of anonymous-looking boxes. Finding aids are developed to provide users with the keys to these fortresses of information, but efforts to establish intellectual control over graphic records often struggle to cope with the visual nature of these media, using approaches that are traditionally text-based. If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words should be used to describe a picture?
Page 1. Scottkh Manuscripts in Canadian Repositories by MICHAEL B. MOIR* The importance of Britis... more Page 1. Scottkh Manuscripts in Canadian Repositories by MICHAEL B. MOIR* The importance of British historical manuscripts and government records for the writing of Canadian history, particularly for the period prior to Confederation ...
Observations on Managing Recorded Information in the Public Sector. A Presentation to PPAL 6200. ... more Observations on Managing Recorded Information in the Public Sector. A Presentation to PPAL 6200. by Michael Moir, University Archivist, 6 June 2009. Objectives. ... Contact Information. MichaelMoir. University Archivist and Head. Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections. ...
This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the imp... more This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the impact of excessive archival restrictions on scholars who seek access to primary material in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of their research. Ruth Panofsky's view is that of a ...
... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara... more ... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections York University Libraries 305 Scott Library 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Tel: 416-736-5442 Email: mmoir@yorku.ca
This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the imp... more This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the impact of excessive archival restrictions on scholars who seek access to primary material in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of their research. Ruth Panofsky's view is that of a literary scholar whose work is informed by archival research. Michael Moir's view is that of a university archivist who has facilitated scholarly access to York University's archival holdings. Together, they argue for access to fonds held in public archives and the need for archival institutions to provide and lobby for such access. In this article, author Panofsky draws on her recent work with the Adele Wiseman fonds, held in the Clara Thomas Archives, Scott Library, York University. Since that research was undertaken with great difficulty, the narrative that follows may dishearten some scholars. The eventual overcoming of the barrier of restricted access to archival material, which, for a nu...
... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara... more ... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections York University Libraries 305 Scott Library 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Tel: 416-736-5442 Email: mmoir@yorku.ca
... history. A more detailed discussion of these holdings can be founded in Michael Moir, "T... more ... history. A more detailed discussion of these holdings can be founded in Michael Moir, "The Toronto Harbour Commission Archives," Urban History ReviewiRevue d'histoire urbaine 17, no. 2 (October 1988), pp. 112-1 15. Toronto ...
Keepers of cultural material constantly face the daunting challenge of providing access to evergr... more Keepers of cultural material constantly face the daunting challenge of providing access to evergrowing amounts of information. Many museum curators struggle with the knowledge that exhibit areas can accommodate only a small percentage of their collections, the veritable tip of an iceberg that lies in storage and is unavailable to all but the most specialized inquiries. The situation faced by archivists is equally vexatious. With the exception of a handful of records chosen for display, the treasures entrusted to their care are locked away in stack areas, securely stored in a formidable array of anonymous-looking boxes. Finding aids are developed to provide users with the keys to these fortresses of information, but efforts to establish intellectual control over graphic records often struggle to cope with the visual nature of these media, using approaches that are traditionally text-based. If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many words should be used to describe a picture?
Page 1. Scottkh Manuscripts in Canadian Repositories by MICHAEL B. MOIR* The importance of Britis... more Page 1. Scottkh Manuscripts in Canadian Repositories by MICHAEL B. MOIR* The importance of British historical manuscripts and government records for the writing of Canadian history, particularly for the period prior to Confederation ...
Observations on Managing Recorded Information in the Public Sector. A Presentation to PPAL 6200. ... more Observations on Managing Recorded Information in the Public Sector. A Presentation to PPAL 6200. by Michael Moir, University Archivist, 6 June 2009. Objectives. ... Contact Information. MichaelMoir. University Archivist and Head. Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections. ...
This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the imp... more This article, written from the dual perspectives of a scholar and an archivist, considers the impact of excessive archival restrictions on scholars who seek access to primary material in order to ensure the integrity and accuracy of their research. Ruth Panofsky's view is that of a ...
... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara... more ... Michael Moir, York University Libraries ... Michael Moir University Archivist and Head, Clara Thomas Archives and Special Collections York University Libraries 305 Scott Library 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 Tel: 416-736-5442 Email: mmoir@yorku.ca
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