Public media stations are the keepers of powerful stories—local voices, community histories, and cultural moments that deserve to be preserved and shared. But with aging video and audio formats, staff turnover, and evolving technology, many of these stories are at risk of being lost. The good news? You don’t have to do it alone. Start … Continue reading Practical Steps to Preserving Your Station’s Programming: A Guide
Author: Meghan Sorensen
The AAPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of Hispanic communities throughout the U.S. Explore our extensive collection of programs featuring thousands of stories that highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of Hispanic individuals throughout history. Collections and Exhibits Hispanic Heritage Collection The … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The AAPB Celebrates Pride Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting celebrates Pride Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of the LGBTQ+ community. Explore our extensive collection of programs featuring hundreds of stories that highlight the diverse experiences and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals throughout history. Collections LGBT+ Collection The LGBT+ Collection features over 700 public … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Pride Month
The AAPB Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting commemorates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by honoring the rich history, culture, and perspectives of these communities. Explore the AAPB’s extensive collection of programs dedicated to AANHPI history and perspectives and celebrate the diversity of voices in our archive. Collections Asian American and … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Preserving the Heartland: Dave Kendall’s Sunflower Journeys
Kansas filmmaker Dave Kendall developed and produced 27 seasons of Sunflower Journeys for KTWU in Topeka, Kansas. Through Mellon Foundation funding, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting (AAPB) recently preserved the show’s first seven seasons which capture the history, environment, and cultural life of Kansas. Sunflower Journeys is exemplary of the rich, regional, public broadcast … Continue reading Preserving the Heartland: Dave Kendall’s Sunflower Journeys
From Radio Reel to Digital Appeal: Preserving Micrologus with the AAPB
This month, we had the privilege of speaking with Jacey Kepich, Research and Engagement Librarian at Case Western Reserve University, who played a pivotal role in the preservation journey of the Micrologus radio program with the American Archive of Public Broadcasting. Micrologus, a nationally syndicated program by National Public Radio from 1980 to 1998, holds … Continue reading From Radio Reel to Digital Appeal: Preserving Micrologus with the AAPB
The AAPB Celebrates Women’s History Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting celebrates and commemorates the vital role of American women in history, culture, and society. Explore thousands of programs dedicated to women’s history and perspectives in the archive. Special Collections The Woman Series Collection Woman was a half-hour public affairs talk show from 1972 to 1977 covering issues … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Women’s History Month
The AAPB Celebrates Black History Month
This month, the American Archive of Public Broadcasting honors the triumphs and struggles of African Americans throughout history. Explore thousands of programs dedicated to Black history and perspectives in the archive. Black Life in America The Black Journal Collection and Exhibit The Black Journal series was the first nationally televised public affairs program produced for, … Continue reading The AAPB Celebrates Black History Month
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