On Thu, Jul 19, 2012 at 6:56 AM, Abbas Mahmood <abbas...@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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