JOURNAL ARTICLE

LETTING THE RECORDS SPEAK: The Stories Inside the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's American Revolution Papers.

  • Published In: Connecticut Explored, 2025, v. 24, n. 1. P. 40 1 of 3

  • Database: Humanities Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Hietala, Amy 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History's efforts to update and digitize Revolutionary-era records to give voice and visibility to historically marginalized individuals. It highlights how reparative description, biographies, and contextual information restore agency, preserve historical accuracy, and expand access while ensuring these stories are centered on the people themselves rather than solely on legal or societal frameworks.

Additional Information

  • Source:Connecticut Explored. 2025/12, Vol. 24, Issue 1, p40
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:190739912

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