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Hi! My name is Katelyn...

I have always loved learning and reminiscing ​about the past as well as organizing. Lucky for me, this combination was the perfect fit for a career as an archivist!

Now, I help individuals, families, and small cultural heritage institutions preserve their own memorabilia and histories through doing and teaching archival preservation!

"Big events in history are often retold and saved, but local, individual stories frequently get lost to time. These stories capture the every day and the very things that define the human experience. I have the best job in the world in that I am trusted with people's memories. I get to watch babies come home, kids grow up, communities come together to celebrate and carry out long held traditions. Life being lived is a beautiful thing, and I am forever grateful that I get to help preserve it for those who lived it and the generations to come. This is why the work that public history institutions and individual archivists do is so important. I truly believe that everyone has a story worth saving."

My Story

I arrived to college as an undeclared major, having so many interests that it seemed like an impossible task to narrow down to one thing to do for the rest of my life. 

I took a public history class to fulfill some requirements and FELL IN LOVE! I had never experienced history in this way before, acting as a sleuth to dig through records, view different view points, and question narratives that have always been told. 

Growing up in a small town in rural Northern New York with close ties to family who have lived on the same lands for many generations, I have always had an interest in family and local history. I also grew up going to museums and libraries on a regular basis, trips I always loved! The public history and museum related classes that I took in college gave me the space to learn how to record, save, and retell the stories of families and small communities. It also inspired me to go on to get my Master's degree to do this very work.

After nearly a decade of working professionally as an archivist, in addition to volunteering in institutions, I found that options for professional services were often missing or unattainable for these small organizations. I also felt that there was a gap in affordable services that abide by best practices for individuals. After moving back to the North Country after years of being away for schooling and work, it seemed like the perfect time to make this dream to help others a reality, and I founded Something Treasured LLC.

To learn more about my experience in the field, check out the highlights below or you can read my full CV.

Full CV

Education

I earned my Master of Science in Library and Information Science with a concentration in Archives Management from Simmons University in Boston, MA. I attended SUNY Potsdam for my undergraduate work where I double majored in history and mathematics with a minor in museum studies.

Experience

  • Northern New York Library Network | Special Collections Consultant
  • Occidental College | Academic Archivist
  • North Andover Historical Society | Curator & Archivist
  • Northeast Document Conservation Center | Collections Photographer
  • John F. Kennedy Presidential Library | Oral History Intern
  • New England Historic Genealogical Society | Processing Archivist Intern
  • Potsdam Public Museum | Cemetery Records Intern
  • Chateaugay Historical Society | Digital Photography & Metadata Intern

In The Field

As someone who loves learning, I am always looking to develop my skills and stay up to date on best practices in the profession. 

In January 2024, I became certified as a Digital Archives Specialist through the Society of American Archivists. In 2023, I presented at the Society of California Archivist's annual general meeting and was a Henry Stewart Events DAM LA Future Digital Leader program awardee. 

I am also a member of the following professional organizations: 

  • New England Archivists
  • Society of American Archivists

Interests & Hobbies

Beginning as an intern, I continue to serve my hometown historical society in Chateaugay, NY as a board member. In my free time, I enjoy crafting, music, genealogy, traveling, and spending time with family.

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