State Archivists
I am working on a new project about the personal collections of U.S. State Archivists.
Through phone interviews, I have learned some amazing things about what these
prestigious keepers keep.
A short list below.
Florent Hardy – State Archivist of Louisiana – Refrigerator magnets of cities he’s visited
Robert Horton – Minnesota – Chinese fortune cookie fortunes, every single one from 25 years of eating
Andrea Faling – Nebraska – Beatles memorabilia, postcards of movie houses/opera houses from the 1920s and 1930s
Dave Joens – Illinois – Antique campaign buttons and ribbons from late 1800s to present
David W. Carmicheal – Georgia – Paper clips (see image)
—JW 8/9/08