Collection Processing: The Finding Aid—Our Grand Finale
Maximize your collection’s research potential by creating a finding aid.
Entries by Emily Benoit
Collection Processing: The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For (Rehousing!)
Time to tuck in your archival collections for a long, safe rest! Explore the rehousing process with some simple tips.
Collection Processing: Getting Ready for Moving Day
Good news: You won’t have to do all the heavy lifting by yourself! Check out these companies who can help make things easier.
Collection Processing: Birds of a Feather, Ducks in a Row
Creating a sensible arrangement for your archival collections is simpler than you think!
Collection Processing: An Ode to the Inventory List
Let’s see . . . what could be in these boxes? Better keep a detailed record!
Collection Processing: What Should I Do With This Thing?
Need some general guidelines for working with archival materials? Here are some helpful how-tos for those starting the preservation process.
Intro to Collection Processing: Why Historical Preservation is Important
Exploring archival administration and historic preservation efforts at the Packard Proving Grounds.
LIFE and Times: Floating Cars and Magic Plastics
To pull off this trick, a 1954 Packard Clipper Super became a brave volunteer.
LIFE and Times: Rolls-Royce Merlin Aircraft Engine Production
The Packard Motor Car Company didn’t just make luxury automobiles—they took great engineering to the skies too.
LIFE and Times: Packard’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
This festive collection sports double the photos for each year the PMCC was celebrating!
