SESSION 1: "Pre-1920 County Records Inventory: Unearthing Historical Records"
OVERVIEW: Over a six-year period the Local Government Records (LGR) Office of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History visited each of the state's 82 counties to inventory its records dated 1920 and earlier. Turnover in elected officials and their staff often results in misplaced or lost records; this inventory gave the officials knowledge of what historic records they still have, where they are stored, and suggestions on how to best preserve them. The personal contact also strengthened relationships between the LGR Office and county clerks. Attendees of this Forum session will see how they did it, and learn tips and tricks to implement in their own projects!
GARA CORE COMPETENCY: "Records & Information Management Basics" OR "Advocacy & Outreach" OR "Archives & Long-term Preservation"
SPEAKER: Tim Barnard, Director, Local Government Records Office, Mississippi Department of Archives and History
DURATION: 60 Minutes