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.

The Spring Edition includes:

• Archives Updates: Welcome Diana Lopez, Digitization & Research, Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories (Rachel Poutasse)

• Lest We Forget Project: Looking For Relatives and Friends of WWI Veterans (Mel Russell)

• Talented San Francisco Architects Left a Woodland Legacy (David Wilkinson)

• Stories from Winters Sports  (Tom Crisp)

• Updating the FYCA Bylaws (Ryan Baum)

• Big Day of Giving is Thursday, May 4

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