In this episode of Archives in Context, cohosts Emily Mathay and Conor Casey talk with Caitlin Oiye Coon, archives director at Densho, a community-based digital archives dedicated to preserving the stories and history of Japanese American incarceration during World War II. They discuss Densho, community archives, the post-custodial approach, and Coon’s deeply personal connection to the work. The conversation reflects on the power of community archives and our shared responsibility for stewarding the stories of the past for future generations.
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