Progress to Date
The Digital PV
Panther Project
Accomplishments
We still have other collections to process and digitize, more skills to learn, and more research to publish, but the Digital PV Panther Project has established a strong foundation for the future of public history at PVAMU. This is a short list of our accomplishments in digital exhibition format for your viewing pleasure!
Archival Processing
We have rehoused over 60 linear feet of archival media in the Cooperative Extension & Home Demonstration Collection, which had been stored in old, deteriorating boxes since the late 2000s. We have also rehoused and processed the manuscript collections of former 31 former PVAMU professors and administrators. Click HERE to view the finding aids.
Social Media – Community Engagement
We have established a social media presence on Twitter, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. We have gained almost 200 followers on Twitter, and some of our Tweets have received over 100 likes and 20 shares. We have created and published over 20 videos on TikTok, some of which have received in upwards of 1,000 views. Moreover, we have curated 148 posts on Instagram and organically acquired 300 followers!
Logo Design
The archival assistants working on the Digital PV Panther Project have also designed an official logo for the project.
December 12, 2022
Audio Digitization & Transcription
We digitized 211 analog audio tapes of historic lectures and events at PVAMU, and we have also transcribed 70 of the digital recordings as of Dec 10, 2022.
December 10, 2022
December 6, 2022
Digital Exhibition Software
We also purchased a subscription to Pass It Down software to create amazing digital storytelling experiences, engage visitors, and inspire research
86" & 66" Touchscreen Displays
We purchased a Newline 860IP 86″ 4K Ultra-HD LED (Capacitive Touch) display & two Newline 650IP 65″ 4K Ultra-HD LED (Capacitive Touch) displays to allow stakeholders to view digital archival media in John B. Coleman Library
December 1, 2022
November 19, 2022
i2S CopiBook OS A2 Book Scanner
We acquired a $35,000 i2S CopiBook OS A2 Book Scanner to digitize manuscript collections.
Epson 12000XL
We acquired two Epson 12000XL flatbed scanners with backlights
October 1, 2022
October 1, 2022
Epson V850s
We acquired two Epson V850 flatbed scanners with backlights
CZUR Book Scanner
We acquired a CZUR Book Scanner to digitize manuscript collections
September 26, 2022
Spring 2022
