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State Archives Presents Virtual Roundtable Featuring Spooky Stories from the Archives’ Collections

The State Archives of North Carolina will host a virtual roundtable, “Spooky Stories,” Tues., October 26, 7-8:30 p.m.

Help us conjure the Halloween spirit! Join in to listen to stories of ghosts, werewolves, mayhem, and mystery from the State Archives' collections of documents and images. State Archives staff will share tales revealed within colonial court records, early national citizens petitions, governors’ papers, and 1930s Works Progress Administration records.

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Virtual Roundtable Discussion: “Preservation Pointers for the Public”

Enhance your own family archive with tips from the pros!

May is National Preservation Month and State Archives staff want to help you preserve family memorabilia. Staff with expertise in documents, photographs, audio-visual recordings, and electronic records (including social media) will discuss how to keep those types of materials safe for years to come. After brief presentations, staff will also address your preservation questions.

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