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HersheyArchives@30, Part 29: What’s New?
Occasionally, someone asks: “What is the oldest item in the archival collection?” But no one has asked, “What is the most contemporary item in the collection?” Researchers often equate archives with pre-twentieth century materials such as handwritten deeds or manuscripts written on parchment. However, Hershey Community Archives’ collections are largely comprised of twentieth century records and, increasingly, […]