Preserving the Heritage for the Future: A Case Study on the Light of the State Archives, West Bengal
Published: 2022
Author(s) Name: Tathagata Dhar, Sourav Roy |
Author(s) Affiliation: MVJ College of Engineering, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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Abstract
An archive is the primary source of historical importance. It reflects the glorious past. It is also historical evidence. However, there is a problem of deterioration. Deterioration is a characteristic of all hard documents, with the records deteriorating over time. This is why our ancestors had tried to preserve all the manuscripts and ancient documents by using or applying various traditional and modern methods and techniques. In this paper, we discuss how to protect our heritage for the future. In India, the West Bengal State Archive takes an excellent initiative for protecting the historical evidence. This paper also discusses their efforts to preserve the manuscripts.
Keywords: Preservation, Conservation, Historical Collections, State Archive, West Bengal
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