This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of Hispanic communities throughout the U.S. Explore our extensive collection of programs featuring thousands of stories that highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of Hispanic individuals throughout history. Collections and Exhibits Hispanic Heritage Collection The … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
UCLA Preservation Perspectives: Media Archival Studies Students Recover Audio Files for the AAPB’s “This Way Out” Collection
MLIS student Sydney Kyser demonstrates film projector operation with CPAH research intern Stephanie Hukles in the UCLA Department of Information Studies Media Preservation Lab. Photo by Casey Winkleman. Students training in the Media Archival Studies specialization of UCLA's Master of Library and Information Science degree program recently assisted in recovering over one hundred otherwise lost … Continue reading UCLA Preservation Perspectives: Media Archival Studies Students Recover Audio Files for the AAPB’s “This Way Out” Collection
Fellow Feature: The Smallest Gift for the Greatest Generation
The following was submitted by 2022-2023 Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellow, Catherine Cubera. There is a quote that says, “Make visible what, without you, might perhaps never have been seen." As I reflect on the last year of my life, this quote has become a mantra of sorts that helped me navigate the highs and lows … Continue reading Fellow Feature: The Smallest Gift for the Greatest Generation
Fellow Feature: Preserving Chicago’s History
The following was submitted by 2022-2023 Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellow, Dave Sohl. Hello from Chicago! The time that I’ve spent in the Public Broadcasting Preservation Fellowship (PBPF) has made me think a lot about communities, and what it means to belong to one. For any readers who are unaware: the PBPF is “designed to provide … Continue reading Fellow Feature: Preserving Chicago’s History
The AAPB Celebrates Pride Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting celebrates Pride Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of the LGBTQ+ community. Explore our extensive collection of programs featuring hundreds of stories that highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. Collections LGBT+ Collection The LGBT+ Collection features over 700 public … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Pride Month
The AAPB Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of these communities. Explore the AAPB’s extensive collection of programs dedicated to AANHPI history and perspectives and celebrate the diversity of voices in our archive. Collections Asian American and … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Preserving the Heartland: Dave Kendall’s Sunflower Journeys
Kansas filmmaker Dave Kendall developed and produced 27 seasons of Sunflower Journeys for KTWU in Topeka, Kansas. Through Mellon Foundation funding, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) recently preserved the show’s first seven seasons which capture the history, environment, and cultural life of Kansas. Sunflower Journeys is exemplary of the rich, regional, public broadcast … Continue reading Preserving the Heartland: Dave Kendall’s Sunflower Journeys
From Radio Reel to Digital Appeal: Preserving Micrologus with the AAPB
This month, we had the privilege of speaking with Jacey Kepich, Research and Engagement Librarian at Case Western Reserve University, who played a pivotal role in the preservation journey of the Micrologus radio program with the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. Micrologus, a nationally syndicated program by National Public Radio from 1980 to 1998, holds … Continue reading From Radio Reel to Digital Appeal: Preserving Micrologus with the AAPB
The AAPB Celebrates Women’s History Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting celebrates and commemorates the vital role of American women in history, culture, and society. Explore thousands of programs dedicated to women’s history and perspectives in the archive. Special Collections The Woman Series Collection Woman was a half-hour public affairs talk show from 1972 to 1977 covering issues … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Women’s History Month
The AAPB Goes to the Oscars!
It’s that time of year again and Oscar buzz is exceedingly loud! Why not take a break from discussions about snubs and who will wear what on the red carpet to dig a little deeper with the AAPB? Check out these interesting deep dives related to some of this year’s nominees: Maestro In 1998, the … Continue reading The AAPB Goes to the Oscars!
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