Get email alerts on the Archives topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Vermont Historical Records Program praises Londonderry vault; staff start digitization and inventory
Summary
Town staff told the Selectboard that archivists from the Vermont Historical Records Program gave a glowing review of the renovated vault, recommended not displaying fragile originals and encouraged scanning to create replicas; town staff have begun a vault inventory and digitization plan.
The town clerk reported that the Vermont Historical Records Program (VHRP) visited the town vault and praised the facility after the recent renovation. Staff said the VHRP reviewers were enthusiastic and suggested the vault could serve as a benchmark for records stewardship.
The archivists cautioned against displaying fragile originals (including a pencil-on-linen railroad map) and recommended scanning or creating replicas for public display. Town staff said they have started a vault inventory to catalog holdings and will explore archival scanning options, acknowledging that some oversized items require specialized equipment.
"They were really happy and excited to use us as kind of a benchmark for certain recordkeeping and things of that nature," the clerk said, summarizing the VHRP feedback. Staff said they will investigate archival scanning services and coordinate with regional professionals to ensure appropriate handling of delicate materials.
Board members encouraged staff to continue the inventory and to return with recommendations about scanning, storage and any associated costs.
AI generated
The text on this page is AI generated. Summaries, highlights, analysis, and video transcripts are all produced from the original source material.
AI can make mistakes, so if you spot one, and we will fix it for everyone.
Note: the source content is unaltered by us. Any content source we link to, be it a video, an audio recording, or a document, is presented exactly as its publisher released it. That publisher is usually a government body, sometimes an individual official or another organisation.
