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Material Cultures of Archiving: An Introduction to a Global and Historical Practice

Material Cultures of Archiving: An Introduction to a Global and Historical Practice

Friedrich, Markus

Hardcover

Series: Studies in Manuscript Cultures, Book 47

Literary CriticismGeneral ReferenceGeneral World History

ISBN10: 3111655474
ISBN13: 9783111655475
Publisher: de Gruyter
Published: Dec 14 2025
Pages: 300
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The history of archiving and record-keeping has recently attracted a lot of attention, however, scholarship on the physical and spatial aspects of that history are still scant. Hence, the volume foregrounds the material aspect of record-keeping and highlights the object-nature of archiving. Chapters on archive-related document preparation and the composition of archivable records are followed by explorations of storage containers, furniture, and spaces.The volume is cross-cultural in nature, highlighting the materiality of record-keeping practices as a prime entry point for a globally comparative history of archiving. Exploring the rich traditions of record-keeping practices and facilities makes visible previously underappreciated parallels and unique specifics of various archival cultures from around the globe.

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