Melissa J. Nelson

Archives & Things

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Archives & Things podcast brings to the forefront the experiences of Black people who create, work with, and care for archival materials across North America. Your host, Melissa J. Nelson, is an archivist and educator based in Toronto, Canada. In these episodes, Melissa interviews members of her network who come from diverse backgrounds. What connects them is their interest in Black cultural memory, archives, and history. These episodes amplify the significance of archival possibilities and liberatory work for creating alternative futures. Learn more: www.melissajnelson.com

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Melissa J. Nelson

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05 | Natasha Henry-Dixon, Ontario Black History Society 14.07.2022 18:40

Summary: In this episode, I welcome Natasha Henry-Dixon, historian and president of the Ontario Black History Society. Natasha joins us to speak about the Ontario Black History Society's campaign to build their own archives. Episode Resources: Ontario Black History Society. Donate to our museum fund. https://blackhistorysociety.ca/museum-cultural-centre/ Stay Connected: If you enjoyed listenin...

04 | Dr. Mary Louise McCarthy-Brandt, REACH NB 13.06.2022 28:26

Summary: In this episode, I welcome historian Dr. Mary Louise McCarthy-Brandt from Remembering Each African Cemeteries History in New Brunswick (REACH NB). Mary joins us to speak about her research locating and documenting forgotten and abandoned Black burial grounds.. Episode Resources: Lauren Bird (Nov 30, 2021). New nonprofit seeks to locate and record gravesites of Black people in New Brunswic...

03 | Rebecca Hankins, Texas A&M University Libraries 07.05.2022 29:35

Summary: In this episode, I welcome archivist/librarian Rebecca Hankins from Texas A&M University Libraries. Rebecca joins us to speak about her experience working with racist archival materials as a Black woman. Episode Resources: Rebecca Hankins. Capturing Controversy and Digitizing Racism: Yearbooks at Texas A&M University. July 15, 2020. https://tamu.libcal.com/event/6860107 David Pilg...

02 | Sean Smith, Archives of Ontario 18.03.2022 21:10

Summary: In this episode, I welcome Sean Smith, Senior Archivist at the Archives of Ontario. Sean joins us to speak about his experience building relationships with Black communities in Ontario. Episode Resources: Alvin D. McCurdy Fonds. Archives of Ontario GLAM Wiki. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Images_from_Archives_of_Ontario_-_F_2076_Alvin_D._McCurdy_fonds Stay Connected: If you...

01 | Welcome to the Gate 27.01.2022 5:14

Summary: In this episode, I welcome listeners to Archives & Things and explain the concept behind the creation of this podcast. Episode Resources: The podcast logo features the photograph, "Street View from Family Home" from my family archives. It was captured in October 1974 in Independent City, Jamaica. This archive was accumulated by my grandmother. My mother is the steward of the...