by David Walton | May 11, 2014 | CHI Announcements, CHI Fellowship Program, CHI Project Info
Introducing the Virtual Black Romulus Cultural Heritage Center (VBRCHC), whose web address is: http://vbrchc.matrix.msu.edu Introduction I must begin by stating that I was born and raised in Romulus, MI. I attended Cory Elementary, Romulus Middle School and Romulus...
by David Walton | Feb 28, 2014 | CHI Announcements, CHI Fellowship Program, CHI Project Info, Uncategorized
For the novice computer programmer or coder, the digital preservation process can be very educational. Yet, it can also be very frustrating. The most difficult part for me was actually getting started building the platform to present the cultural heritage being...
by David Walton | Jan 12, 2014 | CHI Articles & Discussions, CHI Project Info
In this brief blog, I will provide a description of my project, discuss the importance of my project, and present the intended functionality of my project. The hope is that the discussion of this project may inspire others to embark on similar projects as well as...
by David Walton | Dec 12, 2013 | CHI Articles & Discussions
Laypeople and community organizations can aid scholars and professionals dedicated to digitizing African American culture and heritage in four important ways. First, scanning photographs, obituaries, organizational documents, class photos, workplace photos, and other...
by David Walton | Oct 28, 2013 | CHI Articles & Discussions, CHI Fellowship Program
Digitizing and preserving African American history and heritage is an important mission in the digital age. Providing access to K-12 and undergraduate students and educators, as well as the community at large, is the largest challenge. Furthermore, strategies for...
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