WEEK 6, 09/11/17
This week we learnt from Kornelia Cepok to use and access the campus archives, including ones at Froebel, Whitelands, and Digby Stuart. Resulting, we also learnt about the historical context of the listed colleges for when these items are dated, namely the history of Froebel and Whitelands college, and their teachings.
From this, I learnt new research techniques and skills in gaining access to archives. This included how to access archived items, like in the Foyle Special Collections Room in the University Library. Likewise, I learnt how to handle archived items: with gloved or clean hands, book supports and weights, and other specialist equipment. I also learnt how to contact archivists of the different colleges via email or number.
I also developed my existing skills on critical thinking in deciding on if any archive items would be necessary, via the temporary online resource of the Froebel Archive Catalogue.
From this week’s topic about the archives, I could develop research into how past students’ academic work and lives compare to modern students: ‘How do Froebel students and their academic lives of today differ from ones in the early 20th century?