THE WRITTEN GUIDE
The following is a proposed outline for a printed Creole Preservation Guide The contents of this
outline is based upon research involving various institutions housing Creole related collections
as well as the survey results discussed above.
TIP’S FOR HANDLING AND PRESERVING YOUR CULTURE
This will be the largest section of the Guide and will be divided into two parts.
The first part will be devoted toward preserving material items. The second part
will be concerned with methods to use to document and preserve family
memories.
Tips for material preservation will cover the basic care and handling of
documents, books, photographs, memorabilia, sound recordings, and other
tangible items. These tips are to be gathered from various recommended
reference publications obtained through the initial survey of the targeted
institutions. This information will be presented in an illustrated and informative
manner in a practical, simplistic and user friendly format.
The second part of this section will be directed towards methods used to preserve
those non-tangible items - the remembrances, biographies, and oral histories.
Examples of helpful aides in documenting these details will be included.
WHERE CAN I FIND COLLECTIONS ON THE CREOLE CULTURE AND HISTORY?
This section will contain reports of institutions that house information regarding
Creole history and culture. This information will consist of a brief overview of
the collection contents (provided by the institution) as well as contact
information, personnel, geographical location, and operating hours.
WHERE CAN I DONATE OR LOAN ITEMS FROM MY COLLECTION?
This section will contain information on institutions that have a permanent and/or
temporary placement policy regarding obtaining collections. This information
will contain contact information, personnel, geographical location, and operating
hours.
WORKSHOPS AND/SEMINARS
This section will contain information regarding workshops and/or seminars, contact
personnel, location and operating hours.
GUIDE TO DONATING FAMILY COLLECTIBLES
This section will suggest matters for consideration when pondering the donation of
family collectibles and documents. A checklist for the potential donor will be included
which will contain details to consider as well as
recommended points of contact.
EXAMPLES OF HISTORICALLY VALUABLE FAMILY DOCUMENTS
A listing of the types of materials of interest to researchers will be included in this
section. This list will cover such items as letters, diaries, professional papers,
genealogical information, brochures and flyers, photographs, etc.
SUGGESTED REFERENCE MATERIALS REGARDING CREOLE HISTORY AND CULTURE
A listing of reference materials compiled by the St. Augustine Historical Society will be
contained in this section Any reservations regarding the contents or accuracy of the
suggested materials will also be a part of this listing.
SUGGESTED REFERENCE MATERIALS REGARDING PRESERVATION METHODS
The listing of references received through the survey of targeted institutions will be
submitted for approval to a selected advisory board The resulting recommended listing
will be contained in this Section.
WORLD WIDE WEB PAGE – OUTLINE
The proposed outline for the web page portion of the Creole Preservation Guide is essentially the
same as the written guide with additional sections included due to the options available through
multimedia and electronic methods. The following is an initial outline for this site which
provides for a “living document” with the option for changes enhancements:
TIPS FOR HANDLING AND PRESERVING YOUR CULTURE
Same as for Written Guide with the following additions:
...Links to numerous online sources containing a wide range of methods as well
as documented examples.
...A feedback section that will allow users to submit questions, suggestions and
problems in a conference type arrangement which will enable interaction
between the public and proven professionals.
...A repository set-up to accept various non-tangible items the user wants to
share. These items will include, but not be limited to, biographies, oral histories,
genealogy data, and links to personal web pages.
WHERE CAN I FIND COLLECTIONS ON THE CREOLE CULTURE AND HISTORY?
Same as for Written Guide with the following additions:
...Links to the identified online sources.
...An update of these links.
WHERE CAN I DONATE OR LOAN ITEMS FROM MY COLLECTION?
Same as for Written Guide with the following additions
...Links to the identified online sources.
...An update of these links.
...A current listing of items available and contact information of the owners
(only those owners giving permission for release of this data will be included)
WORKSHOPS AND /SEMINARS
Same as for Written Guide with the following additions:
...Current information can be updated on an as needed basis allowing for a truly
“living document”
...Feedback from participating institutions offering specialized workshops and/or
seminars will be housed here.
GUIDE TO DONATING FAMILY COLLECTIBLES
Same as for Written Guide with the following addition
...Links to online sources
EXAMPLES OF HISTORICALLY VALUABLE FAMILY DOCUMENTS
Same as for Written Guide with the following additions:
...Links to personal web pages that contain actual copies of items such as letters,
diaries, professional papers, genealogical information, brochures, etc.
SUGGESTED REFERENCE MATERIALS REGARDING CREOLE HISTORY AND CULTURE
Same as for Written Guide with the following additions:
...Links to existing sources on the Internet
...Links from recommended listing to information regarding locations housing
theses materials