On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 6:56 AM, Abbas Mahmood <abbasjnr(a)hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi all,
I just wanted to let you know that I am part of a working group involved
in the digitization of the Kenya News Agency archives. The KNA was
established in 1943, and is a photographic library that was used in the
past decades by journalists to document various pre-colonial events such as
the MauMau struggle. They have lots of content that are a national
treasure, yet most of their photos are stored in metallic cabinets at Jogoo
House, due to budgetary constraints.
The KNA would therefore like to digitize its content so as to increase
access and has started up a small working group to figure out the best
way(s) to go about this.
I'll update you guys with more info about the digitization after we have
our first meeting.
Sounds excellent, Abbas.
I hope you mention this on the cultural partners list as well, to get the
benefit of int'l experience as well.
Cheers,
Asaf
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