The editors of a groundbreaking new study on emotions and archives have been awarded the prestigious Waldo Gifford Leland Award for their outstanding work. Archives and Emotions: International Dialogues across Past, Present and Future, which includes contributions from a researcher at The National Archives, has been recognized for its excellent writing and usefulness for archivists.
This study, which delves into the intersection of emotions and archives, has been commended for its significant contribution to the field. It explores the crucial role that emotions play in shaping our understanding and interpretation of historical documents and records. The study has opened up new avenues for research and sparked important conversations about the emotional impact of archives on individuals and society as a whole.
The Waldo Gifford Leland Award, established in 1959, is administered by the Society of American Archivists (SAA) and recognizes outstanding writing and usefulness to the archival profession. It is named after Waldo Gifford Leland, a pioneer in the field of archival management and an influential figure in the development of the SAA.
The editors of Archives and Emotions, Dr. Sarah Lowengard and Dr. Elizabeth Yakel, along with their team of contributors, have been applauded for their groundbreaking work. Dr. Lowengard, a professor at the University of Virginia, and Dr. Yakel, a professor at the University of Michigan, have brought together an international group of scholars to examine the multifaceted relationship between emotions and archives.
The study features contributions from various disciplines, including history, psychology, and sociology, making it a truly interdisciplinary work. It offers a global perspective, with case studies from archives in different countries, providing a diverse and comprehensive view of emotions and archives.
One of the contributors, Dr. Emily Maemura from The National Archives, has been recognized for her invaluable insights into the emotional impact of archival records on individuals. Her research has shed light on the emotional labor that archivists often undertake in their work, and the emotional connections that individuals have with archival materials.
The editors and contributors of Archives and Emotions are honored to receive the Waldo Gifford Leland Award and are grateful to the SAA for recognizing their work. They hope that this recognition will bring more attention to the emotional dimensions of archives and inspire further research in this area.
The study has already made a significant impact on the archival profession, encouraging archivists to consider the emotional impact of their work and to develop strategies for managing and preserving emotions in archives. It has also sparked important discussions about the ethical implications of emotions in archives and the need for more diverse and inclusive archival practices.
The success of Archives and Emotions is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the editors and contributors. Their groundbreaking research has not only advanced the field of archival studies but has also provided a deeper understanding of the ways in which emotions shape our relationship with the past.
In conclusion, the Waldo Gifford Leland Award for Archives and Emotions: International Dialogues across Past, Present and Future is a well-deserved recognition of the exceptional work done by the editors and contributors. Their study has opened up new avenues for research and has brought attention to the emotional dimensions of archives, making it a valuable and timely contribution to the field of archival studies.
