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Alex H. Poole, a PhD student in the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC–CH), is the recipient of the Theodore Calvin Pease Award. The award recognizes superior writing achievements by students of archival studies.
Dr. Helen R. Tibbo, Alumni Distinguished Professor at the School of Information and Library Science, UNC–CH, nominated Poole’s paper “The Strange Career of Jim Crow Archives.” In submitting the nomination, Tibbo noted that the paper “will become an important piece on social justice and how archivists handled their ethical responsibilities in light of a very challenging political landscape. . . . While this paper is historical, it holds immediate relevance for archivists and records managers today, exploring issues of open and equal access and viewing archival policies and practices from the user’s perspective.”
The paper will be published in The American Archivist Volume 77, Number 1 (Spring/Summer 2014). Established in 1987, the award is named for the first editor of The American Archivist.
This award is a reminder of how much creativity and memory shape our world. In a way, it made me think about how people also need time to unwind and enjoy life beyond work and research. Personally, I love spending some free relax time exploring more games on https://pinup-ao.com/, it’s a fun way to switch off and recharge after a busy day. The mix of entertainment and a bit of challenge there helps clear my mind, kind of like flipping through a fascinating archive, but for fun. It’s all about balance — keeping the mind curious while also finding ways to enjoy the moment.