Women Religious Archives Collaborative

10/23/2026

🎉 THE ANSWER IS...

Through architectural drawings, photographs, small building fixtures, maps, and other documentation!

While we can't preserve an entire building in an archives box, we can preserve the details, history, and stories that bring those spaces to life.

Did you get it right? 🙋 Stay tuned for our next Archives Month trivia question!

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10/23/2026

10/22/2026

🗄 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: QUESTION #5!

A building can't fit in an archives box, so how do archivists preserve structures and spaces? 🏛️

🙋 Think you know? Comment with your answer! 👇 We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow.

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10/21/2026

✨ From Archives to Audience! ✨

Last week, our Communication Specialist, Stephanie Hall, and Lead Archivist, Sarah Lubelski, presented a workshop at the Communicators for Women Religious (CWR) conference in Baltimore. Their presentation, "From Archives to Audience: Archivists and Communicators Working Together to Tell the Stories of Catholic Sisters," explored the value of collaboration in preserving and sharing the stories of Catholic Sisters.

The workshop was part of this year's Harboring Hope conference. CWR has supported communicators serving Catholic Sisters since 1994, and we are proud to be home to the organization's archives! Stephanie also marks 26 years as a CWR member.

📸 A few highlights from a wonderful week of connection, collaboration, and storytelling!

10/19/2026

Hard Hats before Head-Scratchers!

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the future WRAC Heritage Center, then join us for History, Habits & Head-Scratchers on Monday, October 26. Get your tickets by Friday, October 23!

$50 per person • $350 per table of 8 • $25 Pre-Event Hard Hat Tour

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10/16/2026

🎉 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: ANSWER #4!

The answer is... ordinary tape contains adhesives that can discolor, stain, and damage historic documents over time!

What seems like a quick fix today can cause lasting damage to the materials we're working to preserve for future generations.

Did you get it right? 🙋 Stay tuned for our next Archives Month trivia question!

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10/15/2026

🗄 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: QUESTION #4!
Why do archivists avoid using ordinary tape on historic documents?

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10/14/2026

🎉 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: ANSWER #3!

The answer is D. None of the above!

Metal fasteners can rust, leave marks, or damage fragile historic paper over time. That's why archivists generally prefer archival-safe storage methods for long-term preservation.

Did you get it right? 🙋Stay tuned for our next Archives Month trivia question!

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10/14/2026

🗄️ IT'S ASK AN ARCHIVIST DAY! ❓

You've got questions. We've got archivists!

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in an archive? How historic treasures are preserved? Or what interesting discoveries our archivists have made?

Now's your chance to ask! 🙋‍♀️

Ask your questions in the comments below, and our WRAC archivists will share their answers!

10/13/2026

🗄 ARCHIVES MONTH TRIVIA: QUESTION #3!

Which is generally safer for historic paper? 📎

A. Paper clip
B. Rusty staple
C. Binder clip
D. None of the above

🙋 Think you know? Comment with your answer! 👇 We’ll reveal the answer tomorrow.

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