If We Build It (and Promote It) They Will Come: History of Analog and Digital Exhibits in Archival Repositories

Abstract

Exhibits are a popular educational, promotional, and outreach tool that became widespread within the archival community following the end of World War II. Over the past two decades digital exhibits have been increasingly used by large and small institutions alike. This article looks at the history of how exhibits became popular within the archival field in the United States, with additional perspectives from Canada, England, and Russia. It then examines how digital exhibits evolved from their analog counterparts and the trends that accompanied these changes.

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