State Archives to Host Virtual Program on its Podcast, 'Connecting the Docs'

Meet the team behind "Connecting the Docs," the State Archives of North Carolina's podcast.

A Zoom teleconference scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., will introduce and summarize how the archival collections are used to create historical narratives. The program also will share information about improving your research skills.

Oral historians John Horan and Annabeth Poe will provide an overview of "Connecting the Docs," including audience statistics and how one letter from our private collections inspired an entire podcast episode of content.

Records Description Unit head Joshua Hager will summarize how archivists used our Treasurer's and Comptroller's collection to spotlight work done by enslaved laborers.

Reference Archivist Katherine Crickmore will highlight the criminal records used in the murder ballads episode of our true crime series.

Archivist T. Mike Childs will demonstrate how he put together the more lighthearted story of Slow Poke the Possum using state agency records.

The program also will include a Q&A session.

Register for the program at https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_IrE6Fad3RD-ubb-Ot02lMQ#/registration

About the State Archives
The State Archives serves as the custodian of North Carolina's historical records, preserving and providing public access to a wealth of archival materials. Through its diverse collections, educational programs, and exhibitions, the State Archives plays a crucial role in promoting an understanding and appreciation of North Carolina's rich historical legacy.

About the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) manages, promotes, and enhances the things that people love about North Carolina - its diverse arts and culture, rich history, and spectacular natural areas. Through its programs, the department enhances education, stimulates economic development, improves public health, expands accessibility, and strengthens community resiliency.

The department manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov.

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