The reading titled “ Counter Archives and Archives of Resistance  “, Not Even Past, by Anahi Ponce is a reflection of the work of Dr. Carolina  Villarreol’s work. Dr. Villarroel is a scholar, archivist and the director of research for Recovering The U.S Hispanic Literary Heritage Project. Dr. Carolina Villarroel’s work with the Recovering the U.S. Hispanic Literary Heritage Project exemplifies this role. She collaborates with students at various educational levels, training them in digital archiving techniques to digitize maps, newspapers, and other materials dating from the colonial period up until 1960. This initiative not only preserves historical documents but also empowers students to become contributors to historical preservation. notevenpast.org Archivists like Dr. Villarroel emphasize the importance of creating spaces for communities to document their own histories, addressing gaps where certain narratives have been omitted or erased from traditional archives. By establishing counter archives and archives of resistance, they ensure the preservation of materials that rarely make it into conventional archival spaces, thereby enriching the historical record with diverse perspectives. In essence, archivists are not just custodians of historical documents; they are active participants in shaping the historical narrative. Through their efforts in preserving marginalized histories and training others in archival practices, they perform and produce history, ensuring a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of the past.