Friends of the Yolo County Archives
Next Board Meeting
Wednesday, November 1, 2023
10 AM - In person and via Zoom
The Archives Ledger
The Fall Archives Ledger
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The Archives Ledger is the quarterly newsletter published by Friends of the Yolo County Archives.
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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)
Our New County Librarian
Welcome, Diana!
In the Spring Archives Ledger, Rachel Poutasse writes: "The Archives is delighted to welcome our new County Librarian and Chief Archivist, Diana Lopez. Diana comes to us from the City of Richmond Library, where she most recently served as Deputy Director of Community Services. Previously, she worked at Marin County Free Library and Pasadena City College. Diana brings over 20 years of experience to Yolo County and we are excited to be working with her for the months and years ahead."
Our New Museum Curator
Welcome, Sarah!
In the Summer Archives Quarterly Report, Heather Lanctot writes: "We are excited to welcome Sarah Bartlett, our new Museum Curator for the Historical Collection. Sarah has bachelor's degrees in Anthropology, Classical Studies, and Political Science and a master's degree in Anthropology. Her experience with museums includes curation of digital and physical exhibits as well as training and certification in preservation. Sarah has also worked as a docent at a Victorian-era house museum."
Property Research Guide
Property Research Guide
The Yolo County Archives has many' resources for conducting property research in Yolo County.
See the new Archives publication for many useful tips!
A New Archives Web Page
A New Archives Web Page
A new Archives web page with many resource links!
The New Archives Online Database
Yolo County Collections
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The Yolo County Collections Database contains digital reproductions of and information about the historic records and objects from the Yolo County Archives and the Yolo County Historical Collection.
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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
Thank You!
Please Watch Heather's BDOG Message
Watch: https://youtu.be/gOfT4DqR3dY
Big Day of Giving is Here!
Friends of the Yolo County Archives hopes to raise $10,000 to support two specific projects at the Archives.
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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.
Yolo County Archives
The Archives
The Yolo County Archives is the official repository for the historical records of Yolo County. It houses collections from private donors and organizations that reflect the County's history from 1850.
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YCHC
The Yolo County Historical Collection is comprised of 11,000 objects which date from the 1830s to the 1930s. Sarah Bartlett is the Yolo County Museum Curator and works under the Yolo County Library.
Curator's Report
YCHC Update
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Archives Report
Archives Updates
Outreach and Community
Collections and Research
Yolo Historical Collection
and much more. . .
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Library Report
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Yolo County Archives
The Hours
The Yolo County Archives is open by appointment on Tuesday from 9 AM to 1 PM and on Thursday from 12 PM to 4 PM. Call 530-666-8010 to set up an appointment.
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The Location
The Yolo County Archives is located in the Shipley Walters Center for Yolo County Archives and Library Services at 226 Buckeye Street in Woodland.
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The A Team
Women make history and they preserve it too! Thanks to Marta Knight, Heather Lanctot, Iulia Bodeanu, and Ruby Buentello for all of their work in preserving Yolo County's rich history!
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Friends of the Yolo County Archives
About FYCA
Friends of the Yolo County Archives (FYCA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose purpose is to support the services, staff, and facilities of the Yolo County Archives.
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Connect
Email FriendsYCA@gmail.com
Web Form Contact Us!
Read: The Archives Ledger.
Support the work of the Archives and the Friends with a Donation.
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Membership
Support the work of the Archives and the Friends by beginning or renewing your membership.
Behind The Scenes
Isabel Araujo introduces the many Archives staff and volunteers who work "Behind The Scenes."