Over 1,500 digitized photographs are available from the Bee Ottinger Lesbian House Collection, a documentary archive of the Los Angeles Gay Community Service Center “Lesbian House” in Los Angeles between 1972 and 1973.
The Middlebury Libraries are dedicated to preserving and making accessible the College’s rich history and unique collections. To better achieve this goal, Special Collections has recently added a suggestion button and finding aid authors to our ArchivesSpace platform.
In addition to the work we do to preserve our own collections of books, photographs, audiovisual formats, and digital archives, Special Collections serves as a resource for preservation in the broader community. That’s why every year we take the opportunity to highlight these efforts during Preservation Week, inspiring action to preserve personal, family, and community collections in addition to library, museum, and archive collections.
Ever wonder the best way to store your old family photos or how to ensure your digital files stay accessible long-term? Check out of the American Library Association website and think about how to care for your own family collections. Or check out the , including: Caring for Family Keepsakes, Preserving Family Recipes, and Preserving your Personal Digital Photographs