Conversations on Local History Online Survey

In light of COVID-19, DHSPNY and NYCON are working to pivot the upcoming Conversations on Local History to be hosted online. We are appreciative of the positive response so far, from those who have registered, expressed interest, and submitted comments or questions regarding the accessibility of the regional schedule.

For more information regarding the Conversations on Local History, including dates, locations, and times, click here.

If you are unable to attend a virtual or in-person Conversations on Local History, we have developed additional channels of communication and ways for you to participate in the DHSPNY Statewide Documentation Planning Project. This 15 minute survey is one way to help us understand a wider range of responses to your organization’s collecting practices and perspective on local history. Additionally, keep an eye out on the DHPSNY Facebook Community Group for more informal conversations around these topics.

Thank you for your interest and support, and for the continued flexibility in this time of necessary changes.

What topics define the history of your locality or community?

Does your organization have collections relevant to any of these topics? What do they consist of?

What challenges do you face when collecting materials documenting the history of your locality or community?

Are you aware of any collecting projects that address topics important to the history of your community? Please describe who is involved, subject matter and methods.

What additional resources would you need to begin collecting in these topical areas?

Are there non-traditional stakeholders that might serve as a local resource in recording the history of your community?

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