Archives

On the work of engaging with historical archives as a student. What the primary sources reveal, what we miss when we rely on the textbook treatment, and the slow learning that sustained archival work produces.

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On the Specific Difficulty of Sustained Archive Work as an Undergraduate

Engaging seriously with historical archives as an undergraduate involves specific difficulties that the standard coursework does not really prepare you for. Documenting…

Soomin Lee May 9, 2026 9 min read