Date of Award
Summer 8-2017
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
M.A.
Degree Program
History
Department
History
Major Professor
Mokhiber, James
Second Advisor
Atkinson, Connie
Third Advisor
Pavy, Jeanne
Abstract
Digital history has grown into a critical aspect of history scholarship and practice. The literature surrounding digital history is colored by its discussions of the possibilities and problems of digital history, both as an archiving tool and a method of increasing interaction with public history. This literature is also defined by its lack of answers to these questions, and lack of examinations of these possibilities in cases studies. By examining how three different New Orleans historical institutions have embraced digital history for preservation and public history in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, this thesis will illustrate how questions of preservation, access, and the impact of digital history on research are being answered by these institutions. The New Orleans historical institutions evaluated in this paper have used digital history to bolster their preservation in the face of natural disaster, and to foster increased interactivity and importance with the New Orleans community.
Recommended Citation
Waguespack, Travis, "Future-proofing the Past?: Digital History and Preservation in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina" (2017). University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations. 2393.
https://scholarworks.uno.edu/td/2393
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