Posted by Leslie Keats on May 22, 2014 · Leave a Comment
WILL YOUR DIGITAL ARCHIVES SURVIVE?
So many of our family photographs, videos, and papers exist only on our computers. How vulnerable are they to loss and deterioration?
We received answers from an expert at the Society’s April 10th program. Helen Bailey, MIT Library Fellow for Digital Curation & Preservation, guided us through the challenges of managing the increasing number of digital files in our family archives.
If you were not fortunate enough to attend, you have a second chance. Helen placed her entire talk, with slides, on the web:
Her handout, with links to websites with more information, can be found at:
The Winchester Historical Society wishes to thank Helen Bailey for sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise so freely with our community.
Posted by Leslie Keats on April 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment
An Evening with Abe Lincoln
PRESENTED BY STEVE WOOD
Steve Wood is one of the foremost impersonators of Abraham Lincoln.
Join us as he recreates one of our greatest Presidents
May 20, 2014
Sanborn House Historical & Cultural Center
15 High Street, Winchester
7:00 pm Refreshments
7:30 pm Program
Presented by the Winchester Historical Society
This Event is Free and Open to the Public!
Posted by Leslie Keats on February 27, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Keeping Memories Alive:
Preserving Your Family’s Digital Legacy
Helen Bailey, Library Fellow for Digital Curation & Preservation at the MIT Libraries, will guide you through the challenges of managing and preserving the increasing number of digital images and files in our family archives.
Thursday, April 10
7 pm Refreshments. 7:30 Program
Sanborn House, 15 High Street
Free and open to the public.
