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Smallpox is easily considered the deadliest disease in human history. Its roots can be traced to East Africa at around 40,000BC. Throughout its history, it has killed nearly 500 million people, more...
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"I don't think the library is threatened. Circulation of physical books has never been higher. But I wouldn't even agree that libraries are in the book...
Tumblr Reflection
I believe History on the Web has many possible future directions. It is inevitable, with the progression of society, that the use of paper documents, and the idea of dusty archive research, will become obsolete in the history profession. As a result, it is the responsibility of university students today, to ease this inevitable transition for potential history scholars. In the Thomas and Johnson Chapter of the textbook, it discusses the speed at which technology is “developing” and often this results in “little or no backward compatibility”. Due to this possible incompatibility, it is the responsibility of historians to convey these needs to individuals in the technology industry. This can be directly related to the idea of interdisciplinary work in historical research. If historians work together with the technology or web industry, this could potentially prevent many of these incompatibility issues.
Personally, I believe that because of issues in technology, with products like storage devices, it causes a reliance on the Internet, for example web based applications and archives. Although websites and applications may change, the Internet itself for the most part has not changed drastically, apart from its speed and security. It is obvious that there are far more sites now than there was, for example, ten years ago, but the general framework and basis of the Internet itself remains the same. This could help to ensure that the differences between media do not cause inability to certain resources i.e. the inability to use floppy disks. If data is available on the web, for example, “the cloud”, it is more likely that such technology will not outdate as quickly. In the same sense, this could raise the possibility, which Thomas and Johnson discuss, that massive amounts of data can be lost in the process. Almost anyone has dealt with such technology issues before. This can be a large issue when there are thousands and thousands of documents at risk, and overall this poses a huge issue to historical research. Furthermore, there is much of the authentic research experience lost with simply scrolling through documents. The treasured archival research process is lost in the process. This was also discussed numerous times in class, that history on the web loses the “human value”, the expertise, the sensory experience, and the knowledge. This in turn, may serve as a detriment to academic research.
However, in part due to the increase in technology and the accessibility of resources, there is a multitude of data available with the touch of a button. The copious amounts of information available can cause some form of an “overload”, however for the most part, it is beneficial for those who study history. With the amount of data easily available to a historian, it ensures that the research process is exhausted to the fullest potential. It is important to note that this large amount of research is available due to the influence of private investors. Companies that digitize records “for profit” as Thomas and Johnson discuss, ensure that their product has the upper hand by providing the most amount of information in the most efficient way possible. This was evident through the Cengage representative that spoke during one class. Companies make an extremely large investment through the digitization of archives, and to ensure that such an investment is worthwhile, it is important that there is a market available, and that their resources will be utilized at their maximum potential.
Overall, as discussed in the Weller conclusion, it is important that historians are open to these changes. Although the relationship and logistics between history and technology is relatively unknown, it is imperative that the academic community works with the technology community to ensure cohesion. History, as taken from the Robinson quote in the Weller conclusion, must continue with the “general progress of society”. As a result, it is important to ensure that historical research adapts and utilizes technology to its fullest potential. In fact, this can be related to the use of the Tumblr website. Personally, I enjoyed the Tumblr website. There were many accounts tailored to my interests, and it was easy to navigate and follow these sites. In addition, the use of hashtags and search bars ensured that one was able to find what they were looking for. It is important to note an issue with Tumblr, that is also an issue with online archives, that not all images or documents were authentic. As a result, it is important to remain skeptical with using such sites. As a whole, Tumblr was a great choice because of the vast amount of historical data present on the site. One was able to include documents, images, captions, etc. with ease and efficiency, and you were also able to connect with formal institutions such as the Smithsonian, or simply other accounts that share similar interests. It was a great social network site that served a valuable historical purpose in this class setting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hiram_Walker
Our Hiram Walker wikipedia project!
Sandle & Turkel: History in regards to the limitless of the Internet
The essays written by Sandle and Turkel discuss many of the focuses of this "History on the Web" class. Most notably, they discuss the how archives are often limitless, and how this can be both detrimental and beneficial to historical scholarship.
Firstly, Turkel discusses how the large amount of resources available on the internet has impacted historians. Obviously, through this easy access, which we have discussed in class, it ensures that both time and money are saved, through not having to physically visit an archive. However, since there are so many resources available, and the amount of resources is constantly increasing, the traditional research method is no longer of use. Turkel highlights that this is an issue, because the traditional research method continues to be taught in university settings. I believe this was particularly significant because it draws attention to other classes such as this 397 class. Most undergraduate research involves use of online databases and archives. However, many undergrads are not taught how to use such resources effectively, and how to examine these databases critically. I believe this directly ties into this type of class, which teaches students to critically examine the use of the internet in history.
Sandle investigates the notion of viewing history or the past as a foreign nation. Handle states the notion that historians must always be thinking critically when using online archives, and he also discusses what is lost through only using online archives. Essentially, due to the large prevalence of online databases and their vast amount of resources, history researchers are at the mercy of archivists. This was something discussed numerous times throughout class, because as an researcher, you are assuming that what is being presented online is authentic. Another issue that was brought up throughout class, which denoted the importance of the archivist, was the idea of "tagging", and how an archivist may categorize something online can completely alter one's research findings. Furthermore, through the use of online archives, students often miss out on the traditional research process (as discussed above), which may include physically touching artifacts or other items. Since there are so many sources available at the click of a button, it not only reduces the research process and dilutes the traditional process, it offers so many resources at one time that it becomes overwhelming.
It is evident that through both essays that classes such this one will be essential to history students of the future. With the growing power of the internet and the prevalence of technology, it will be important to ensure that students examine the internet critically, but also ensure that they are able to utilize the full capability of the internet in their research process.
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I have big news. As you may know I’m an art historian in the making. Recently the university of Amsterdam where I study has ushered great budget cuts resulting in lumping together a diverse faculty into 5 broad...
Hearing about cuts to humanities in universities is saddening.
If US Presidents Were Pokemon
Artist Brandon Dayton has the perfect gift to the internet - Pokemon Presidents. Even better - they’re all pun-based. So, technically, it’s Pokemon President Puns. Either way, they’re Croconaw-esome.
DETROIT SOUND CONSERVANCY
I love Detroit. There is so much there to do and see apart from the normal draws to the city (hockey, football, etc). In my adventures today I met someone involved with this awesome project called the Detroit Sound Conservancy. Basically, the Detroit Sound Conservancy is focused on creating a public oral history archive for all things Detroit (primarily music).
Here is the link for it:
http://detroitsoundconservancy.org
And the initial kickstarter for the project:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/detroitsound/detroit-sound-conservancy-oral-history-project
Vaccination clinics like this one in Tazewell County, Virginia helped to eliminate smallpox. World-wide efforts were so successful that on December 9, 1979 it was declared eradicated.
Miner’s children being given pre-school examination and being vaccinated for smallpox by Dr. Tiernan, company doctor. Jewell Ridge Coal Company, Jewell Ridge Mine, Jewell Ridge, Tazewell County, Virginia., 08/01/1946
More on vaccine history and eradicating small pox!
Happy 100th Birthday to Jonas Salk. Salk was an American medical researcher and virologist. He discovered and developed the first successful inactivated polio vaccine.
Images from the Jonas Salk Papers, 1926-1991
Dr. Jonas Salk was born on this day in 1914
Dr. Jonas Salk is best known for his development of the world’s first successful vaccine for the prevention of poliomyelitis, licensed in the U.S. in 1955. He has also conducted important research in the prevention and treatment of influenza, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
The Salk Papers constitute an exhaustive source of documentation of Dr. Salk’s professional activities, but very few materials relating to his personal life can be found in the collection. Most of the papers cover the period from the mid-1940s to the early 1980s. Best documented are Dr. Salk’s activities from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s — activities largely related to the development of the Salk polio vaccine.
The papers include general correspondence, files relating to polio, subject files, writings by Dr. Salk, photographs, artifacts, and research materials. Also included in the collection are materials created by Dr. Salk’s laboratory staff members and papers generated by offices of the Salk Institute.
In case anyone forgot- this is why we vaccinate.
The Last Smallpox Patient on Earth
On December 9, 1979, the Global Commission for the Certification of Smallpox Eradication signed their names to the statement that “smallpox has been eradicated from the world.”
It was the first time that a disease had been banished from the earth by the planning and action of the world’s public health professionals. And it became a model for later (ongoing) efforts to eradicate polio and several lesser known diseases.
The disease only spread from human to human, so there had been an unbroken chain of infection for more than three millennia. In the 1960s, before the eradication program, more than half a million people died every year from the disease.
But in country after country, vaccination and isolation programs lowered rates of infection until the numbers dwindled to one person who was infected, the last patient.
Read more. [Image: World Health Organization]
Looking into disease history and vaccination history for my final project... I think looking into the evolution of medical treatments could be an interesting topic.
Response to Post for October 29, 2014
Alex Poole writes that “‘The Digital Curation Center posits that “digital curation is about maintaining and adding value to a trusted body of digital information for current and future use’” (14) and “Digital curation ensures that research and readership in the humanities will be maximized” (6).
Discuss the importance of digital curation for history and historians, for digital humanities, and/or for education in the humanities
Digital curation is extremely important for history and historians throughout the research process. It is evident that much of historical research is completed through the use of online resources and online archives. In this sense, historians are at the hands of the individuals whom curated such archives. Through the additions of different tags or categories, this can completely alter the direction that historical research, or any research in any field may take. The individuals who curate these archives designate what is valued of the object being curated, and thus can determine the direction of digital research. In this sense, research is trusted into the curators hands.
In the same sense, Alex Poole discusses that digital curation allows research and readership to be maximized, which is certainly obvious. Online archives and the resources available through them are easily accessible because they can be viewed through any technology with Internet access. This accessibility is important because it allows these archives to be added to and maintained easily.
"I was glad to get your letter about trying to stop the Russians from bombing the North Pole and risking the life of Santa Claus."
A humorous letter from JFK to 8-year old Michelle Rochon, who feared the Soviet Union would stop Santa’s flight.
-from the JFK Library
A little JFK and Santa humour to get through the day. Of course the Russians were out to kill Santa.
Images from the Jonas Salk Papers, 1926-1991
Dr. Jonas Salk was born on this day in 1914
Dr. Jonas Salk is best known for his development of the world’s first successful vaccine for the prevention of poliomyelitis, licensed in the U.S. in 1955. He has also conducted important research in the prevention and treatment of influenza, multiple sclerosis, cancer, and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
The Salk Papers constitute an exhaustive source of documentation of Dr. Salk’s professional activities, but very few materials relating to his personal life can be found in the collection. Most of the papers cover the period from the mid-1940s to the early 1980s. Best documented are Dr. Salk’s activities from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s — activities largely related to the development of the Salk polio vaccine.
The papers include general correspondence, files relating to polio, subject files, writings by Dr. Salk, photographs, artifacts, and research materials. Also included in the collection are materials created by Dr. Salk’s laboratory staff members and papers generated by offices of the Salk Institute.
Vaccinations are a wonderful thing.
Little Italy, New York, 1900.
I love old pictures of New York because you can see the progression and change. So weird to think today's "Little Italy" began like this.
