Archive Project

The Archive Project at Sequoia High School was started by Glen Michaelson in the 80s. After his passing, the containers of documents were left untouched for 15 years. As the stewards  of the library moved on, the physical items were left in boxes, with no representation on the web.  With the remodel of the Media Center, the project gained momentum as the need to make these items accessible was accelerated, as the physical items would be stored securely off site. With the project now in the hands of the current Library Media Specialist, Betsy Snow, the appeals are gaining traction as they are brought into the collective conscience.

 Here is the work she has done to bring this archive to the public in the following ways:

This project is on-going, and this page will update regularly.

Archive Project

EXAMPLE OF CLASSROOM Resources

With the archives tucked away all of these years, Ms. Snow has made handouts to highlight how students might use these sources in their research. Of special note are the handwritten journals containing loyalty oaths of the Japanese Students in December, 1941.

Step 1: Access the Shared Google Drive

Open a folder, and use the space bar for a quick preview:

SOCIAL MEDIA APPEALS

As a way to reach alumni interested in working on this project, Betsy has used various social media posts.