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

Markus Friedrich

ISBN 10: 3111655474 / ISBN 13: 9783111655475

Published by De Gruyter, 2025

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Material Cultures of Archiving | An Introduction to a Global and Historical Practice | Markus Friedrich | Buch | VI | Englisch | 2025 | De Gruyter | EAN 9783111655475 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Walter de Gruyter GmbH, De Gruyter GmbH, Genthiner Str. 13, 10785 Berlin, productsafety[at]degruyterbrill[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Material Cultures of Archiving | An Introduction to a Global and Historical Practice
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3111655474
• ISBN 13: 9783111655475
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 235W x 162H x 20D millimeters 235 millimeters width by 162 millimeters height by 20 millimeters depth
• Weight: 510 grams
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Markus Friedrich, Historisches Institut, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg.

Markus Friedrich, Institute for Modern History, Hamburg University, Hamburg, Germany.