InfoCompass’ Impact with Government’s Historical Archives
In 2018, InfoCompass was asked to investigate how historical records have been handled by agencies in Solano County. The County of Solano Historical Records Commission was established in 1987 to ensure the perpetual retention and protection of the county’s historical records. The commission was concerned many valuable documents and artifacts may have been lost or destroyed by their agencies. They asked InfoCompass how the County of Solano can better maintain and preserve historical documents. On May 4, 2023, Brendan Riley from the Times-Herald (a MediaNews Group), wrote an article regarding the report submitted by InfoCompass and the importance of preserving historical documents. https://www.timesheraldonline.com/2023/05/04/brendan-rileys-solano-chronicles-preserving-our-history/
Historical documents serve as valuable resources for understanding the past, researching genealogy, and providing insights into cultural, social, and political contexts. Preserving these documents ensures that future generations can access and learn from them.
Preservation of historical records involves various techniques and practices to safeguard them from deterioration, damage, or loss. This includes measures like digitization, climate control, proper storage, conservation treatments, and establishing archival standards and best practices.
