Inside Ulster County's Archives • with Eddie Moran and Jonathan Palmer
Description
Newly appointed Ulster County historian Eddie Moran discusses the role of a municipal historian and emphasizes the importance of presenting a complete and accurate history that includes all groups, with one such focus on the indigenous Lenape people. Moran, a SUNY New Paltz graduate and descendant of the region's Huguenot and Dutch colonists, shares his experiences working with various local organizations to expand the historical narrative. The episode also features a tour of the Ulster County Hall of Records led by archivist Jonathan Palmer, exploring the extensive archival collections and discussing the preservation and digitization efforts.
00:00 Introduction and Context
00:27 Meet Eddie Moran: Ulster County's New Historian
01:38 Eddie's Journey and Passion for History
06:55 The Role and Responsibilities of a County Historian
10:54 Challenges and Goals in Historical Narratives
16:50 Exploring the Ulster County Hall of Records
19:34 Preserving History: Techniques and Challenges
27:38 Significant Historical Documents and Their Stories
38:55 Conclusion and Credits
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Audio recording by Izzy Schuyler
Behind-the-scenes video by Ruby Zuckerman
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