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Jackie Rider

About Jackie Rider

I am working toward dual master's degrees in library & information science at LIU and archives & public history at NYU. I have been a freelance writer & photographer for faith-based organizations in New York & Washington, D.C.  Before that I worked in university public affairs in D.C.  I have a master of divinity degree from Union Theological Seminary in New York.

NY Philharmonic Digital Archives Releases New Material

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Jackie Rider

Join an international online discussion of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra’s International Era 10:30 am (EDT), Thursday, March 22.  Using original source material from the Philharmonic’s Digital Archives, scholars around the world will discuss the Philharmonic’s role in key events … Continue reading →

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Corporate Archives & wikis

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Jackie Rider

For a recent class assignment I queried several corporate archivists by email on their use of wikis.  While not everyone I contacted responded, those who did were mixed in their opinions.  One archivist who did not wish to be quoted … Continue reading →

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From School Files of an Earlier Era, Faces Looking to the Future

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Jackie Rider

I read this story after the Monday evening Intro to Archives I class discussion about the Larry River photos. I think it raises interesting questions about how these women’s old report cards differ from Rivers’ photos re privacy, public history. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/14/nyregion/14bigcity.html?scp=1&sq=report%20cards&st=cse Cite this … Continue reading →

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