This archives project is more difficult and overwhelming than I thought it would be. I'm having a hard time trying to pick a topic because there are hundreds of topics to choose from. I find a lot of the topics to be very interesting though. I enjoyed looking up information about Purdue history like the Train Accident, the Bell Tower, and the buildings history. The history of Purdue or even Purdue's traditions are fascinating. It is also awesome to see the growth in time and how things came about to be in present day. So, I will most likely do my paper on one of these topics.
I haven't been in the archives yet, but I am a little intimidated to go in. I think it might be overwhelming with multiple readings and tons of information. I am not really sure what to expect going into the archives because I have never experienced anything like it. The lady who came in to class and taught us about the archives was very helpful and she definitely knew what she was talking about. I really loved learning about all the neat articles and dated newspapers she brought in on Thursday. It was amazing to see such old artifacts still in existence and kept in a safe place.
Honestly, I have enjoyed learning about the archives so far, and I am excited and nervous to explore the archives more in depth with my chosen topic.
Don't be nervous! It'll be fun. Seriously.
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