When new collections are added to an archive, they need to be formally processed. Processing an archival collection consists of performing small preservation tasks, like removing staples and paper clips, going through every box and folder to learn about the contents, and describing the collection. This allows us to create a map of the collection for future researchers. As the archivist in The Strong Museum’s Brian Sutton-Smith Archives of Play, I learn something new every day in a lot of […]