This article was authored by Michelle Kelly, AAPB Media Historian and Curator. Jimmy Carter’s presidency was beset by skyrocketing inflation, a faltering economy, and political crises abroad. However, it was also defined by his many achievements, such as the historic peace agreements he brokered between Egypt and Israel. Another was the passage of the Public … Continue reading Safeguarding the Airwaves: Jimmy Carter and the Public Telecommunications Financing Act
Beyond the Screen: Machine Learning and Metadata Creation at GBH Archives
The following was submitted by Fall 2024 Metadata and Training Data Intern, Madison Courtney. My time interning at GBH challenged my preconceived notions surrounding machine learning, cataloguing and the way we think about humans and machines working together in the future. The first week of my internship a game plan emerged for the next 12 … Continue reading Beyond the Screen: Machine Learning and Metadata Creation at GBH Archives
WTTW: PBPF Fellow Dave Sohl on Digitizing Chicago History
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 graduate students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experiences in the practices … Continue reading WTTW: PBPF Fellow Dave Sohl on Digitizing Chicago History
The AAPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
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
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