There has been a (very small) story in the news this week about the records
at the Livingstone Museum in Zambia, which you may have seen, but I thought
was worth drawing attention to. If you haven't seen it, have a look at the
BBC news web pages (full address:
<http://news2.thls.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/africa/newsid%5F693000/693807.stm>
Apparently the building is in such a state as to put the archives at risk,
and the EU have given financial aid to this institution. But has the SoA
commented? If not, shouldn't we? It seems to me to be a good opportunity to
point out the importance of investing in our archival heritage, and perhaps
expressing support for the EU's financial committment. Any thoughts?
Sam Robins
Assistant Archivist
Dudley Archives & Local History Service
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