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State Archives staff, Photographer Matt Waehner and Digital Archivist Alice Shahan, will discuss methods to preserve and reformat magnetic media and tools for born-digital records.

In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Coal Glen Coal Mine disaster, the Heart of Deep River Historical Society will share a retrospective on mining and its perils in central North Carolina.

At the turn of the 20th century, American physicians sought to control southern midwives, most of whom were Black. Their efforts reduced professional competition by blaming midwives for high rates of infant mortality and led to sweeping government regulation, eventually driving these care workers to virtual extinction. Jenesis Nwainokpor will discuss the transition from traditional midwifery to the increasingly professionalized field of obstetrics.

Roots to Resilience: Remembering Black Raleigh Join online for fun and learning about Raleigh's Black history

Join us for an informative online panel discussing digitization stations in libraries and discover how a program like this could enhance your library's offerings.

Learn what's new for you to discover at the State Archives in 2025! A panel of archivists will share highlights of collections that became available for research in 2024.

This workshop provides an overview of essential records, including access and related polices, as well as the steps you can take before a disaster to mitigate some of the potential damage.

This workshop provides an overview of essential records, including access and related polices, as well as the steps you can take before a disaster to mitigate some of the potential damage.

This workshop provides an overview of essential records, including access and related polices, as well as the steps you can take before a disaster to mitigate some of the potential damage.