As a part of our commitment to preserving history where history was made, the DeKoven Center Archival Collections is actively digitizing our holdings, one piece at a time, ensuring their preservation and enhancing accessibility for researchers.

Digitizing historical documents requires meticulous care, especially for items over a century old. As records are digitized, many will be made accessible on our archives collection page. To prioritize this ongoing project, we consider three key factors:

• Preservation Need: Is the record fragile, deteriorating, or at risk due to its format (e.g., CD-ROM, JPG, MP3)? Fragile or endangered materials are digitized as a priority.

• Research Demand: Is the record likely to be accessed frequently by researchers and staff? High-demand materials are digitized to facilitate easier access.

• Processing Efficiency: Are we currently processing the collection where the record is found? We can often streamline the process by digitizing materials during regular collection processing.

We digitize our records according to the following standards:

Consider donating to the DeKoven Center Archival Collections. Help us ensure that these irreplaceable records are preserved and accessible for future generations. Every contribution, large or small, helps us safeguard these historical treasures.