Merienda Talk: Digitize My History

510 North Santa Fe Street,El Paso TX 79901

16 February, 2022

Description

Learn more about archiving and the importance of personal stories for regional histories. Join us for our upcoming Merienda Talk as we come together to discuss the importance of community archives and personal histories in telling the story of our region. Abbie Weiser (UTEP Special Collections) and Claudia Ramirez (El Paso Public Library Border Heritage Center) will join EPMH Digital Wall Administrator Stephanie Gardea to explore with attendees the role of community memory in historical narratives as well as how to use local archival resources to research personal and regional histories. Participants will also learn more about preserving their own histories and will be encouraged to reflect on and share their experiences in response to guided prompts. As part of our ongoing DIGIE month programming, attendees will also have the opportunity to scan photos and to be uploaded to the DIGIE wall with the assistance of EPMH staff (maximum five photos per person to be scanned). About DIGIE DIGIE (Digital Information Gateway In El Paso) is the family friendly name chosen for the 2012 Quality of Life Bond project once referred to as the Digital Wall. DIGIE, the enormous technological wonder, has been constructed at the entrance to the El Paso Museum of History in Cleveland Square. Its vast collection of images, nearly half of which have been uploaded by the public, creates a unifying personal pride in our community. About Merienda Talks Merienda Talks are a free ongoing series at the El Paso Museum of History that explore current exhibits through informal conversation with experts. In Mexico, “merienda” is a time to share conversation with friends over a bite to eat. In the spirit of merienda, our talks bring the public and professionals together to discover exhibits through discussion. The El Paso Museum of History offers multicultural and multinational audiences the opportunity to explore the dynamic past of the region through exciting exhibitions and public programming, educational workshops, and popular community events designed to amplify the voices of communities historically excluded from cultural spaces and Texas history books. The Musuem is free and open to the public Wednesday through Saturday from 10AM to 6pm. Join us for our family days, lecture series, cultural celebrations and more! Follow us on social media or visit our website at epmuseumofhistory.org to learn more.