Using an Experimental Online Digital Collection with Interactive Features to Investigate Attitudes Towards Archives 2.0

Research Problem: The concept of Archives 2.0 is currently generating much interest within academic and professional discourse in the cultural heritage sector. As yet, however, little research has been done in New Zealand on what potential users and implementers of Archives 2.0 perceive as being the advantages or disadvantages with this idea. Methodology: This study used a two stage approach. In the first stage an experimental prototype of an Archives 2.0 website was constructed using local cultural heritage resources. This was intended to served as a reference point for discussions about the practical possibility and value of sites of this kind. In the second stage nine qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted with practitioners and others having a professional interest in cultural heritage collections. They were asked about their perceptions of the practices associated with Archives 2.0 and the current situation in New Zealand Results: This study found considerable interest in the possibilities represented by Archives 2.0. However, there was also concern about the extra burden on staff resources it was seen to entail. Given this it was generally felt that major projects of this kind would not be feasible within the current economic climate. Implications: This study suggests that the Archives 2.0 concept does have potential for development within the New Zealand cultural heritage sector. However ways will have to be found around concerns over resource constraints before further progress is made

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Letter from Geo[rge] C. Perkins to John Muir, 1906 Apr 17.

FIFTY-NINTH CONGRESS. GEO. C. PERKINS, CHAIRMAN.HENRY CABOT LODGE. STEPHEN B. ELKINS. THOMAS C. PLATT.ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE. FRED T. DUBOIS. ANSELM J. MC LAURIN. JAMES P. CLARKE. ISIDOR RAYNER.FRANK H. SAWYER, CLEAK,United Stated Senate, COMMITTEE ON CIVIL SERVICE AND RETRENCHMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C,17 April \u2706,Hon. John Muir,Adamana, Arizona,My dear [illegible]I beg to acknowledge receipt of your valued favor of recent date, and note your remarks relative to the pending Yosemite park recession bill.I have been greatly disappointed at the obstacles we have met with in its passage, as I thought it would go through the Senate without any trouble, but Senator Kittredge, and one or two other senators he has enlisted with him have placed a great many stumbling blocks in our way, and while the bill was pending in our committee -- we having had several hearings -- our friends, Congressmen Gillet and Needham stated that the bill would probably pass the House of Representatives last Monday. I stated in that event I was willing to substitute the House bill for the Senate bill; and so the matter went over without a test vote in our committee.Later Mr. Needham and Mr. Gillett ran up against the Speaker, who made some excuse for not recognizing them on the day named, consequently the bill has not yet passed the House of Representatives. If it passes that body, I feel almost sure that Senator Flint and I can pass it through the Senate; notwithstanding the opposition with which we have met.In any event, the delegation are united upon the matter, and we feel deeply chagrined we have encountered this opposition.We trust, however, that everything will come out all right in the end.I remainCordially yours,[illegible]0371

Letter from Geo [rge] C. Perkins to John Muir, 1897 Apr 6.

United States Sanate,WASHINGTON, D. C.,April 6th, 1897John Muir, Esq.,Martinez, California.Dear Sir:-I am in receipt of yours of March 30th, and have forwarded to the President the letter addressed to him. I am in full sympathy with your movement, as I realize what it means and its great importance.Yours very truly,[illigible][02249

Letter from George C. Perkins to John Muir, 1896 Apr 10.

United State Senate,WASHINGTON, D. C., April 10th, 1896.John Muir, Esq.,Martinez, California.My dear Sir:-Your letter of the 3d inst., is at hand. I am in fullsympathy with you in regard to the proposed forestry Commission,and shall gladly do all in my power to secure the aid that is de-sired.Yours truly