A volume from the Overgekomen Brieven en Papieren series in the VOC archives. Photo Dave Straatmeyer.
Symposium: Colonial Archives and Meaningful Digital Infrastructure
Join us for a symposium on Colonial Archives, exploring innovative approaches to colonial archives and digital infrastructure.
Key topics include:
- Colonial archives and global significance
Reflect on the relevance of these archives for understanding shared histories and their broader implications. - Text recognition and digital access
Explore what comes after digitization and how to create meaningful tools for using complex historical records. - Biases in the archive
Address the inherent biases in colonial records and their impact on research and public access. - Reaching new audiences
Consider how digital infrastructures can engage diverse groups, including descendants of colonized communities.
Date and time: 24 January 2025, 10 am – 3 pm CETLocation: Radboud University, NijmegenMore information: full announcement