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Great to see the Scottish Council for Archives on here! Welcome :) @scotsarchives

#archives #archivists @archivistodon

Are Colorado Moose Invasive? New Research Says NO
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https://www.colorado.edu/asmagazine/2026/06/18/are-colorado-moose-invasive-new-research-says-no <-- shared technical article
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https://youtu.be/orpLT22YnKQ?si=aThWWjMhKOUELwuv <-- shared overview video
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jbi.70279 <-- shared paper
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“The modern Colorado moose is often considered just that: modern - brought to the state by wildlife officials in the late 1970s, preceded by very occasional reports of moose sightings in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Since being translocated to Colorado, these charismatic megafauna have been a source of both fascination and concern. In Rocky Mountain National Park [RMNP], where moose populations have thrived, ecosystems have been changing, and moose-associated impacts have sparked renewed conversations about managing an animal labeled “non-native.”
However, newly published research [link above] by an interdisciplinary team of scientists, archivists and Tribal cultural heritage leaders shows that the “non-native” label is inaccurate. They present evidence demonstrating that moose have been in Colorado for at least centuries and likely longer.
The researchers analyzed newspaper archives, archaeological site reports, scientific journals, museum collections and photo archives to understand where and when moose were present in Colorado prior to the mid-1900s. Perhaps most importantly, notes lead author William Taylor, a University of Colorado Boulder associate professor of anthropology and CU Museum curator of archaeology, the scholars sought Indigenous histories, and in doing so found evidence of moose being well known and deeply integrated into traditional knowledge of Native people in the southern Rockies.
Crystal C’Bearing, a study co-author and Northern Arapaho Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, notes that among the Northern Arapaho, "the moose is considered a valued commodity among the Tribe.” She adds that societies within the Northern Arapaho "utilize many animals, including moose, in their clothing, society items and regalia. This tradition continues today."
The scholarly approach of joining Indigenous knowledge with historical accounts, archaeology and paleontology, "shows the power of multiple independent lines of evidence converging on the conclusion that moose were part of southern Rocky Mountain ecosystems long before modern reintroductions," says study co-author Jonathan Dombrosky of Crow Canyon Archaeological Center and the University of Alabama. "More broadly, the study demonstrates how historical sciences can help us better understand the origins of modern ecosystems and make more informed decisions about their future…"
#moose #populations #Colorado #USA #native #invasive #introduced #nonnative #translocated #megafauna #herbivore #ungulate #impacts #ecosystems #environment #vegetation #native #indigenous #tribal #FirstNation #archaeology #paleontology #symbology #reporting #historicalscience #history #RockyMountain #Rockies #regional #prehistory #Holocene #biogeography #archaeozoological #modern #premodern #management #archivists

We happy to announce the theme for our focus week in November!

Got an archive story to share on our themes below? Consider writing a blog post for us, or posting on the day with the hashtag. We'd love to hear your stories...

#Beginning #Local #Global #Learning.
#Change #Craft #Underrated #Favourite
#Archive #Archives #Archivists #ARA #ArchivesAndRecordsAssociation

#1348 John Warner-Davies (ed) - Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, Vol XVII, No 76, October 1986. The British Records Association, London.

#Archives #Archivists #BritishRecordsAssociation #Cheshire #Probate #BookOfTheDay

In case there are any UK or Ireland based archivists and archive-workers out there - if you're thinking of doing ARA's registration scheme (https://www.archives.org.uk/ara-professional-development-programme ), I am a mentor for this and looking for mentees. We can meet online or in person (London), get in touch if you'd like to have a chat about it.

#archives #archivists #curators #ARA #ArchivesAndRecordsAssociation @archivistodon

Hi #archives friends, I'm prepping a class, and would love to hear any suggestions you have about #archives and #ai.

Are there publications (articles / blog posts / podcasts /etc.) on the topic that you think future #archivists should know about?

Thanks 🙏

The latest Explore Your Archive Spotlight Exhibition is now live!

This spotlight will explore the stories of Edge Hill’s Early Female Students, highlighting their crucial influence on the university. Visit the exhibition for a closer look at the collection and to find out more about Edge Hill University Archive: https://www.exploreyourarchive.org/spotlight-edge-hill-university-archive/

Edge Hill University Archive have been nominated for ARA's Recordkeeping Service of the Year 2026. See the full list of nominees and vote via: https://www.archives.org.uk/ara-awards

Would you like us to shine the Spotlight on your archive? Get in touch with [email protected] to find out more about becoming a contributor. 

#arhives #archivists #ARA @archivistodon @histodons

#1314 John Warner-Davies (ed) - Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, Vol XVII, No 75, April 1986. The British Records Association, London.

#Archives #Archivists #BritishRecordsAssociation #Art #Railways #BookOfTheDay

A reminder that we're looking for a volunteer to help run this account. Do you work with archives in some way and are based in the UK or Ireland? Then get in touch!

Our campaign is very successful on traditional social media platforms and we need help in making it just as good (or even better) on Mastodon...

#archives #history @[email protected] @histodon @[email protected] @archivistodon #archivists #galleries

Washington Blade: Fighting ‘Rainbow Panic’ in museums. “Please know the LGBTQ community will remember the hard truths we learned this past year — that we and our histories were expendable. If we can be cast aside, hidden, or disowned, whose histories are safe? How can (and can we) rebuild trust in the institutions that failed us this past year?”

KOLO: Archivist’s Alter Ego. “Archivist by day, rock star by night. Laura Rocke’s version of 9-5 at the University of Nevada as an archivist is contrasted by her life on stage. Rocke is the founder and lead singer of the 90s band As If!”

My Mother's 1973 Christmas tree, with a cardboard diorama I created: "The DeWittes: Christmas on the Rhine." The diorama still exists. I'm a good archivist. #christmas #christmastime #christmasdecoration #christmasdecorations #christmasdecor #interiordecor #1970sdecor #1970s #twentiethcentury #twentiethcenturydesign #decor #decors #interior #interiors #christmastree #christmastrees #archive #archives #archivist #archivists #therhine #rhine #rhineriver #1973 #drapes #drapery

We love this 6-panel zine from UPenn explaining how archives and archivists work!

https://uniqueatpenn.wordpress.com/2026/05/13/archives-history-in-your-hands-an-illustrated-pamphlet/

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@histodons

#Histodons #History #Archives #Archivists #Libraries #Librarians #Education #Homeschooling

#1279 John Warner-Davies (ed) - Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, Vol XVII, No 73, April 1985. The British Records Association, London.

#Archives #Archivists #BritishRecordsAssociation #Ecclesiology #BookOfTheDay

Hey #archivists: #LostCanadians have made you all heroes in #Canada. I have seen at least 5 articles recently with various keepers of history.

It is really life-changing (and sometimes life-saving) work for us right now. Thank you from the bottom of our maple-flavored hearts. 🍁❤️‍🩹

https://archive.is/Z2kKi

The #AI Hard Drive Shortage Is Making It More Expensive and Harder for digital archivists, academics, #Wikipedia, and hobby data hoarders to save data and #Archive the Internet
https://www.404media.co/the-ai-hard-drive-shortage-is-making-it-more-expensive-and-harder-to-archive-the-internet
Specific drives favored by some high profile organizations like the #InternetArchive have become far more expensive or are difficult to find at all, #archivists said

@Geoffberner @accordionnoir
As a compulsive collector I advocate for putting the full date, including year, on event posters

As a little gift to future curators

#MusicHistory
#archivists #MusicFestival #Vancouver

Sidenote in a turbulent chaotic USA where the news tumbles... The president thinks his archive is not for the public 🧐
https://youtu.be/zI0cCGTF7SE

#uspol #histodons #archivists

Calling #mapstodon !!! Also #librarians and #archivists !!!

I used a lot of old maps in my work for York Library and Archive, which I'm proud to say are on permanent display.

But I'm running out of maps!

If anyone has any old sheet maps (see pic for examples) - not the folded retail sort - that need a new home, please could i have them?!?!

I would love to make you something from them in return, if you'd like.
Thank you!!!

#maps #cartography #librariansofmastodon #oldMaps #archivistodon

#1245 Andrew Cook (ed) - Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, Vol XVI, No 72, October 1984. The British Records Association, London.

#Archives #Archivists #BritishRecordsAssociation #BookOfTheDay

Today from the #archives of the #TimeLibrary: police investigate a bizarre dance being performed by a young woman...

#Libraries #Librarians #Archivists

It was such a joy and an honour to be featured in the first ever issue of Inherent Vice, a queer heritage zine aimed at conservators, archivists, and collections care folk. :heart_pride:

I've read every morsel of this publication now and I highly recommend it to any GLAM professional out there. 🌈

Go get yours here: https://thecommonpress.shop/products/inherent-vice-queer-history-is-everyones-history-issue-1

#conservators #QueerHistory #conservation #QueerHeritage #CollectionsCare #preservation #archivists #lgbtq #heritage #history #InherentVice #zine

#1217 Andrew Cook (ed) - Archives: The Journal of the British Records Association, Vol XVI, No 71, April 1984. The British Records Association, London.

#Archives #Archivists #BritishRecordsAssociation #BookOfTheDay

New blog alert from us:

Spotlight on the North Staffordshire Miners’ Wives Action Group Archive https://www.exploreyourarchive.org/exhibition-north-staffordshire-miners-wives-action-group-archive/

#archives #keele #staffordshire #archivists #miners #women