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Rachel Groh, a Simmons University MLIS graduate student, worked with the CLA this spring processing two collections: East Congregational Church in Springfield, Massachusetts and Berkeley Temple in Boston. In this talk, she will reflect on her time at the CLA, her first archival experience and first time working with a religious repository. Join us either in person or via Zoom to hear her observations about the importance of church archives for sustaining heritage through maintaining vital records and community records.When she had nearly finished processing the Berkeley Temple collection, Rachel made an unexpected find. What at first appeared to be correspondence regarding an exchange of funds in documents previously labeled “miscellaneous materials” turned out to be letters from the church arranging to purchase the freedom of an enslaved man from Maryland named John Henson.
In exploring these collections, and particularly those from Berkeley Temple, she will explain how she has come to understand the importance of these records beyond research by sharing how they have the power to explore culture and heritage through the lens of Congregational history.
The event is free to all, but registration is required. The deadline to register if you plan to attend in person is Friday, May 3, 2024. Those wishing to join us via Zoom are welcome to register any time until the event begins.
To join us IN-PERSON AT 14 BEACON, register here: https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/CongregationalLibrary/ExploringCulture.html
To join us VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM, register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdemtpzgtHtMht6aQFZyFwNtqwwrRtWT-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about the event.
For more information, please email [email protected].
SPEAKER BIO
Rachel Groh is a student at Simmons University currently pursuing the cultural heritage track for her MLIS who worked with the CLA for her field experience in the Spring 2024 semester. Rachel has been greatly enjoying exploring this sector through the lens of Congregational history and looks forward to using the knowledge of both this history and archival skills to further explore culture and heritage in her studies and work.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
14 Beacon St Ste 206, Boston, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02108