The Fall Edition includes:

• Archives Update: Sacramento Archives Crawl (Heather Lanctot)

• Archives Update: Three New Volunteers (Heather Lanctot)

• Archives Update: Interesting Research (Heather Lanctot)

• Welcoming New YCHC Curator (Heather Lanctot)

• Gilbert & Sullivan Come to Woodland (Rachel Poutasse)

• Preserving Memories (Mars Goulas)

• Winters Students Visit Archives (Liz Coman)

• Clarksburg Schoolhouse Renovation (Ryan Baum)

• Yolo County Fair 2023 (Ryan Baum)

The two collections can be searched simultaneously, or independently. There are already thousands of digitized photographs available to view and new digital content will be added over time.

• Access the Database:  https://yc-ais.axiellhosting.com.

• Watch an Introduction to the Database: https://youtu.be/__8zFYreneo

• Learn How to Perform a Simple Search: https://youtu.be/7OX8V4_g0Gk

The first project is a paid staff position to complete the digitization of photographs in a collection of over 4,000 photographs. These photos chronicle historic events, places, and scenes from everyday life in Yolo County such as schools, buildings, churches, businesses, and homes; pioneer families; cars, wagons, trains, and other modes of transportation; agriculture and farms; celebrations and anniversaries; social clubs and activities. Last year's funding paid for the digitization of half of the collection or 2,000 photos. We are hoping to provide the support to finish that work, an additional 2,000 photos. Once digitized, the photographs will be accessible to the public, researchers, and Archives staff as an important tool for primary source literacy, genealogy, and to raise awareness of local history. They will be a great resource for the community. 

The second project is a paid position to help identify and select materials to be digitized for third and fourth grade curriculum. The curriculum will follow state standards and be made available online. 

If you are able, please help us reach our goal.