It's Just A Map: So Much More History + Stories Yet-To-Be-Told or Re-Disovered

< No need TO IMAGINE our Cultural Heritage. . . only some of it has been documented before as in this old Survey Map of The Salt River Valley where thousands of first people inhabited and cultivated the lands and territory before "The Pioneers' arrived from Utah in the mid-19th Century. Within just the time of seven generations, the cultural landscape has changed . . . who's included and who's not in our shared Heritage now?

Every is Invited: Community History & Archives Workshop

OPEN to The Public

Hosted by Chicano/a Research Collection, Arizona State University Library and 3 others

Details

Latinos, African Americans, Asian Americans, and the LGBT community make up over 42% of Arizona’s population but are only represented in 0-2% of known archival collections.

Your story is important! Let's reclaim and preserve Arizona history for future generations!

Learn how to be a Community Archivist and receive a free "Archive Starter Kit" that contains preservation information and archival supplies (acid-free box, folders, mylar, and gloves).

This event is free, open to the public, and kid-friendly.

Co-hosted by ASU Library, Cultural Coalition Inc., and Legal Business Global

For more information, please contact:

• Nancy Godoy (Archivist) Nancy.Godoy@asu.edu (480)965-2594
• Alana Varner (Project Archivist) Alana.Varner@asu.edu