Well said. And as with the Baker discussion-if you only ask the question "is there information of value to researchers in these clippings?" you are only part of the way there. More important is determining how these clippings stack up (sorry-could not help myself) versous other materials that need attention among your shop's priorities. Then you get to decide...do these clippings warrant resources instead of x y or z.
Also, it seems to me there are three distinct situations that have been discussed:
1. clippings in manuscript/archival materials
2. collections of clippings
3. runs of newspapers
I think each one might need different treatment....
-Tom
Tom Heard, CA
AIG Archives-Executive Records
American International Group, Inc.
Suite 4301
70 Pine Street
New York, NY 10270
Phone: 212-770-7258
Fax: 212-770-8060
-----Original Message-----
From: Geri E. Solomon [SMTP:Geri.E.Solomon@HOFSTRA.EDU]
Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2001 9:43 AM
To: ARCHIVES@LISTSERV.MUOHIO.EDU
Subject: newspapers, etc.
Well I was glad to rant and rave yesterday and start a little controversy. Today I'm just tired. BUT,
I do take exception to those who discuss my "attitude" not knowing me. In addition, as the replies roll in, it seems to me that a lot of variation exists in one's definitions of primary and secondary sources. Perhaps my language was not specific enough for your tastes, BUT (again) the crux of my issue remains the same.
Newspapers were created in multiples. Chances are that the correspondence, diaries, photographs, etc. were not. Therefore, I think, that a lot of places put an inordinate amount of time saving, helping, dealing with newspapers and clips alike, and leaving the bulk of their significant and exciting collections to fend for themselves. I have encountered many many many small and large repositories that are cataloging, babying, photocopying, yes microfilming, and spending tremendous amounts of time and money on newsclips, and are not doing the same things for their unique collections.
There, I'm finished. I won't rave again for a while!!!!!!
-Geri Solomon
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