Community archiving event celebrates historic KC venues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A local library teamed up with the Friends of Englewood Theater to host a unique archiving event.
The Englewood Theater and the Mid-Continent Public Library’s Genealogy Center hosted an event centered around building a community archive and preserving memories on Saturday, May 17.
“By collecting these personal stories and memorabilia, we’re creating a lasting digital archive that will help future generations understand the cultural significance these venues hold in our community,” said Katie Smith, Midwest Genealogy Center Director.
Attendees had the opportunity to share their memories by recording a 15-minute oral history about their experiences at historic Independence locations.
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“These firsthand s and artifacts are invaluable in preserving the cultural heritage of the Englewood district,” said Brent Schondelmeyer, representative of the Friends of Englewood Theater.
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The Englewood Theater is a nonprofit that is currently under a revitalization project.
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