Archivists describing these materials also grapple with this. Right now, I'm working on a collection where the dealer description is littered with racial slurs against my ethnic group. I'm proud of the work I'm doing, but sometimes it's emotionally difficult.
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Saeed Jones
Doing historical research isn’t just an intellectual enterprise; it’s emotional and embodied.
I legit almost threw up earlier this morning while researching etymology related to the year 1712.
If you’re a historian and/or do archival research, how do you handle the SHOCK of revelation?
I legit almost threw up earlier this morning while researching etymology related to the year 1712.
If you’re a historian and/or do archival research, how do you handle the SHOCK of revelation?
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