Shards of Memory, Scraps with Meaning: Preservation of African American Scrapbooks

FAIN: PT-50202-11

Emory University (Atlanta, GA 30322-1018)
Laura L. Carroll (Project Director: June 2010 to July 2011)
Susan Potts McDonald (Project Director: July 2011 to January 2014)
Jennifer Meehan (Project Director: January 2014 to October 2015)

No project description available

Media Coverage

Saving Scrapbooks From the Scrapheap (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Eve M. Kahn
Publication: New York Times
Date: 8/4/2011
Abstract: Description of current projects to preserve scrapbooks including the Emory SAT grant
URL: //http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/05/arts/design/preserving-the-scrapbooks-of-history.html

Rare MARBL scrapbook connects Emory student with family history (Media Coverage)
Publication: Emory Report
Date: 1/18/2012
Abstract: Family finds ancestor's scrapbook thru Emory blog posting.
URL: http://http://www.emory.edu/EMORY_REPORT/stories/2012/01/campus_rare_marbl_scrapbook_family_history.html

New Repect for Scrapbooks (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Shelia M. Poole
Publication: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Date: 3/6/2011
Abstract: Description of Emory's SAT grant and importance of scrapbooking.
URL: http://www.ajc.com/lifestyle/new-respect-for-scrapbooks-886034.html

Associated Products

Mississippi Baptist Minister: Reverend Ollie Turner's Scrapbook (Blog Post)
Title: Mississippi Baptist Minister: Reverend Ollie Turner's Scrapbook
Author: Kim Norman
Abstract: Description of content and preservation work done on Rev. Ollie Turner's scrapbook.
Date: 11/16/2011
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2011/11/16/mississippi-baptist-minister-reverend-ollie-turners-scrapbook/
Primary URL Description: Emory Libraries website

First African American Reporter on Nashville Newspaper: Conserving His Scrapbook (Blog Post)
Title: First African American Reporter on Nashville Newspaper: Conserving His Scrapbook
Author: Kim Norman
Abstract: Description of content and preservation work done on Robert Churchwell's scrapbook
Date: 10/19/2011
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2011/10/19/first-african-american-reporter-on-nashville-newspaper-conserving-his-scrapbook/
Primary URL Description: Emory Libraries website

Preserving Scrapbooks Through “Save America’s Treasures” Grant Award (Blog Post)
Title: Preserving Scrapbooks Through “Save America’s Treasures” Grant Award
Author: Kim Norman
Abstract: Description of project and content and preservation work done on Flournoy Miller's scrapbook
Date: 9/28/2011
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2011/09/28/preserving-scrapbooks-through-save-americas-treasures-grant-award/
Primary URL Description: Emory Libraries website

MARBL WINS SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES GRANT (Blog Post)
Title: MARBL WINS SAVE AMERICA’S TREASURES GRANT
Author: Laura Carroll
Abstract: Announcement regarding SAT grant award to Emory
Date: 3/2/2011
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2011/03/02/marbl-wins-save-americas-treasures-grant/

Cut and Paste, Old Style (Blog Post)
Title: Cut and Paste, Old Style
Author: Marvin Heiferman
Abstract: General article about preserving scrapbooks which mentions Emory's SAT great
Date: 9/13/2011
Primary URL: http://siarchives.si.edu/blog/cut-and-paste-old-style
Primary URL Description: Smithsonian Institution Archives website

Conserving The Scrapbook of William Sanders Scarborough (Blog Post)
Title: Conserving The Scrapbook of William Sanders Scarborough
Author: Kim Norman
Abstract: Description of content and preservation work done on the William S. Scarborough scrapbook.
Date: 12/27/2011
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2011/12/27/conserving-the-scrapbook-of-william-sanders-scarborough/
Primary URL Description: Emory Libraries website

Scrapbooks of African American Collegiate Experience (Blog Post)
Title: Scrapbooks of African American Collegiate Experience
Author: Kim Norman
Abstract: Description of contents and preservation of four scrapbooks which share the subject of African American collegiate experiences and societies.
Date: 1/30/2012
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2012/01/30/scrapbooks-of-african-american-collegiate-experience/
Primary URL Description: Emory Libraries website

The Scrapbooks of Benny Andrews (Blog Post)
Title: The Scrapbooks of Benny Andrews
Author: Kim Norman
Abstract: Description of the scrapbooks of African American artist Benny Andrews
Date: 4/2/2012
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2012/04/02/the-scrapbooks-of-benny-andrews/
Primary URL Description: Emory Libraries website
Primary URL Description: Main library website

Beautiful Chaos (Blog Post)
Title: Beautiful Chaos
Author: Methot, Brian
Abstract: Description of the digitization process used to capture the images in Emory's African American scrapbooks
Date: 04/19/2012
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2012/04/19/beautiful-chaos/
Primary URL Description: Main library website

Preservation of Emory University’s African American Scrapbook Collection (Article)
Title: Preservation of Emory University’s African American Scrapbook Collection
Author: Norman, Kim
Abstract: Articles provides an overview of the grant project and includes descriptions of special scrapbooks.
Year: 2012
Primary URL: http://http://www.archival.com/newsletters/apnewsvol17no3.pdf
Primary URL Description: Archival Products website
Format: Magazine
Periodical Title: Archival Product News, Vol. 17, No. 3
Publisher: Archival Products

Atlanta's Own: Sadye Harris Powell (Blog Post)
Title: Atlanta's Own: Sadye Harris Powell
Author: Norman, Kim
Abstract: Description of contents and preservation of the scrapbooks of African American nurse, Sadye Harris Powell.
Date: 04/18/2013
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2013/04/18/atlantas-own-sadye-harris-powell/

Preserve & Protect: The Benefits of Polyester Encapsulation to preserve the John Larkin Smith (1882-1936) Scrapbook (Blog Post)
Title: Preserve & Protect: The Benefits of Polyester Encapsulation to preserve the John Larkin Smith (1882-1936) Scrapbook
Author: Sawyer, Suzanne
Abstract: Description of preservation work on Jolly John Larkin scrapbook
Date: 12/3/13
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2013/12/03/preserve-protect-the-benefits-of-polyester-encapsulation-to-preserve-the-john-larkin-smith-1882-1936-scrapbook/
Primary URL Description: Main MARBL blog
Blog Title: MARBL Scholar Blog

Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University acquires scrapbook that sheds light on Wm. Sanders Scarborough (Blog Post)
Title: Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library at Emory University acquires scrapbook that sheds light on Wm. Sanders Scarborough
Author: Ronnick, Michele Valerie
Abstract: Visiting Wayne State University professor describes importance of SAT grant
Date: 5/11/2011
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2011/11/16/mississippi-baptist-minister-reverend-ollie-turners-scrapbook/

Preserve & Protect: The Benefits of Polyester Encapsulation to preserve the John Larkin Smith (1882-1936) Scrapbook (Blog Post)
Title: Preserve & Protect: The Benefits of Polyester Encapsulation to preserve the John Larkin Smith (1882-1936) Scrapbook
Author: Sawyer, Suzanne
Abstract: Describes preservation of African American entertainer Jolly John Larkin scrapbook
Date: 12/03/2013
Primary URL: https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/marbl/2013/12/03/preserve-protect-the-benefits-of-polyester-encapsulation-to-preserve-the-john-larkin-smith-1882-1936-scrapbook/

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