Week Ten at the Maryland State Archives

Last week was another busy week! I started out by observing LOSIM* staff give a presentation on the division’s history and research to a group of about 60 juniors at a local school. Later in the week, I participated in Higher Education Day at Martin Luther King, Jr., Middle School in Beltsville, MD. I spoke to three classes of about 25 students about college life, careers in archives, and LOSIM’s research. I finished out the week by joining a contingent of MSA staff at Morgan State University’s Founders Day, where Congressman John Lewis was the keynote speaker. The culmination of the day was the unveiling of a permanent exhibit which described Morgan State students’ role in the Civil Rights Movement. Staff of the Maryland State Archives researched many of the exhibit’s photographs, helping bring it to life. It was great to see these foot soldiers and pioneers honored while they are still living and to see them inspire current students. It was a very exciting week, and I enjoyed getting out into the community more.

Krystal

*LOSIM=Legacy of Slavery in Maryland