On January 29, some members of DVAG gathered at The Charles Library at Temple University for our Winter Get-Together. Attendees got behind-the-scenes tours of the library space and a look at some select items in the archival collections. They were also able to view “Portraits of Philadelphia: Photographs by Joseph V. Labolito and Jim MacMillan, … More Winter Party and Tour @ Temple’s Charles Library
Membership Year in Review from Membership Coordinator Kathy Haas: Total DVAG membership has been quite stable. In 2023 we lost 31 members, who chose not to renew, and we gained 30 new members. DVAG ended 2023 with 197 members, representing over 100 different institutions/collections. Approximately 60% of DVAG members were on 3-year memberships. For those … More 2023 Year in Review, Part Three
DVAG Treasurer Report 2023 from Briana Giasullo Reflecting on DVAG’s efforts to strive for transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility, DVAG presents the 2023 Treasurer’s Report. In 2023, DVAG was happy to provide funding for Archives Month Philly and various social gatherings. We awarded three SAA Annual Meeting Travel Grant recipients this year: two in-person and … More 2023 Year in Review, Part Two
Message from our Chair, Alex Palma Dear members of DVAG- Thank you so much for making this another successful year for our organization. Everything we have accomplished this year is thanks to an active and involved membership base and Planning Committee. In 2023, DVAG hosted well attended events at archives and historic sites such as … More 2023 Year in Review, Part One
This year Sophia Stutte was awarded SAA Annual Meeting Travel Grant funds to attend SAA Annual Meeting in person. Here’s a rundown of her experience. Hello, my name is Sophia Stutte, and I was a recipient of the Delaware Valley Archivists GroupTravel Grant to attend this year’s SAA meeting. This being my first year in … More DVAG attends SAA conference in Washington, D.C., Part Three
Alisa Kraut is the Archives Project Coordinator for the Drexel University Archives and a recent graduate of the Rutgers University Master of Information program. She was awarded SAA Annual Meeting Travel Grant funds to attend SAA Annual Meeting in person. Community and Care as a Path To Action and An Antidote To Fear “We are … More DVAG attends SAA conference in Washington, D.C., Part Two
This year Josh Redd was awarded SAA Annual Meeting Travel Grant funds to attend SAA Annual Meeting in-person. Here’s Josh’s rundown of his experience. Hello everyone, I am Josh Redd and I was a recipient for the Delaware Valley Archivists Group Travel Grant for the ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2023 Conference held in Washington DC. I am extremely … More DVAG attends SAA Conference in Washington, D.C.
Written by Eileen Fay On Friday, December 13, 2022 the Delaware Valley Archivist Group met in Wilmington to enjoy a tour of the Delaware Historical Society’s State History Museum and Special Collections department. Among the attendees included representatives from the nearby Hagley Museum & Library, the Brandywine River Museum of Art, and the University of … More DVAG Holiday Event at Delaware Historical Society
On October 25th, 2022 DVAG Members were treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Grand Army of the Republic Museum and Library on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. The Museum has recently relocated itself there from its previous location on Griscom Street a few miles away. Upon our arrival at the GAR Museum, were … More DVAG Tour of GAR Museum and Library
Hello! My name is Casey Shiflet, and I recently (virtually) attended ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2022 via a grant made available by DVAG. This was my first time attending the conference, after years of silently pining. I knew the experience wouldn’t be quite the same as it would have been if I had attended in person, but I … More 2022 SAA Annual Meeting in Review. Part 2
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