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Collections in Archives
monothematic issue of Paginae historiae, 36/1-2028
dedicated to archival collections in Czech and European archives
TOPIC:
This issue invites studies analysing the content of archival collections and the socio-historical context of their creation. Contributions may focus on collections held by state or private archives in the Czech Republic and, where appropriate, abroad. As groups of documents brought together for a specific purpose on the basis of one or more shared characteristics, archival collections are highly diverse. They offer considerable potential for new scholarly research and interpretation through both national and international research projects, as well as for the development of thematic databases.
THEMATIC AREAS:
History and context of the creation of archival collections
- reasons for and methods of creating the collection
- historical context of the creation of the collection
- information about the individual or institution that compiled the collection
Content of archival collections
- types of archival documents (e.g. collections of maps and plans, collections of graphic sheets, etc.)
- subject matter of the documents (e.g. genealogical and heraldic collections)
- related documents held in other collections, archival holdings or institutions
Storage and care of collections in an archival institution
- history of the collection prior to its transfer to the archive
- circumstances and process of the archive’s acquisition of the collection
- arrangement, inventorying and cataloguing
- preservation of the physical condition of the documents and storage conditions
- publication or presentation of the collection
- digitization
- legislation, ownership issues and possible access restrictions
- possibilities of using the archival collection (projects, databases, exhibitions, etc.)
ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE, PUBLICATION LANGUAGES:
Abstracts can be submitted via the online submission form until 28. 2. 2027. You will be notified whether your abstract has been accepted in the monothematic issue of Paginae historiae by 30. 4. 2027. The editorial board reserves the right to accept or reject submitted abstracts.. The journal accepts submissions in Czech, English, Slovak and German.
CONTACT:
Please direct any questions to: sarka.steinova@na.gov.cz
Collections in Archives download as a PDF.
Political party collection
monothematic number Paginae historiae, 37/1-2029
dedicated to party archives of communist and workers’ political entities in Central and Western Europe
TOPIC:
The aim of this issue is to explore specific aspects of the history of the archives of communist and workers’ parties in Central and Western Europe, and where appropriate Southern Europe (including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, France, Italy, the Baltic states, Bulgaria and Romania). Existing comparative studies on this topic are now outdated or incomplete.
CONTRIBUTION STRUCTURE:
An outline of the history of party archives
- the archival system of communist and workers’ parties
- background of archives – spatial and personnel provision
- processing and providing access to archival holdings
- the adoption of Soviet archival models
The transfer of party archives to public archives or other institutions
- shredding of archival materials
- circumstances of takeover
- legislation
Current status and use of archival holdings
- the development of the use of archival records (research and official purposes – lustration, membership records, etc.)
- status and progress of processing
- content of archival funds, including specifics
- legislation (access restrictions, fees, etc.)
- digitization
ABSTRACT ACCEPTANCE, PUBLICATION LANGUAGES:
Abstracts can be submitted via the online submission form until 28. 2. 2028. You will be notified whether your abstract has been accepted in the monothematic issue of Paginae historiae by 31. 3. 2028. The editorial board of the journal reserves the right to accept the abstract. The journal accepts submissions in Czech, English, Slovak, and German.
Contributions in another language may also be accepted, which will be translated by the editorial board.
CONTACT:
Please direct any questions to: sarka.steinova@na.gov.cz
Political party Archivess download as a PDF.