https://www.phansw.org.au/public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government Thu, 10 Dec 2020 09:54:33 +0000 hourly 1 https://www.phansw.org.au/public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government/#comment-4973 Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:28:14 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=990#comment-4973 […] While some papers were grouped in themes, most were not.  Nearly fifty sessions of these papers were held.  This is where the wonderfully diverse nature of history was demonstrated.  There is a history about every aspect of human life.  We just need to think of the questions to ask.  In these sessions historians discussed the histories of adoption, medicine and Australia’s relationship with the Pacific.  Convict history and exploration are topics that you would expect to be included but there were also sessions on tourism as well as domestic food consumption and production. Other interesting topics included fame and celebrity, history and film, history on the web and the role of history and historians in the government. […]

]]> https://www.phansw.org.au/public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government/#comment-4775 Mon, 22 Jul 2013 03:04:12 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=990#comment-4775 A great story. Thanks for sharing. I think that there is a need for much more sharing of what archivists actually do and the the theory and ethics behind their work. Many archivists including myself do not buy into the idea that we just “protect and preserve”. When we select and organise we create history as much as historians who interpret and report. Archivists need to also take into consideration not just the historian, but also the potential social, political, cultural, technological and many more uses of records into the future. This includes social justice, human rights and social inclusion responsibilities. Historians tell a story and so do we archivists. It would be great to help people who work with current records realise their obligations for future generations. If historians can help us achieve this, then it would be a beautiful alliance!!

]]> https://www.phansw.org.au/public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government/#comment-4771 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 21:51:42 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=990#comment-4771 Sounds like a great session – wish I could have been there. Quite scary to think DFAT officers are quite likely to be operating in a historical vacuum. Perhaps Bob Carr who considers himself something of a historian should take action on this!

]]> https://www.phansw.org.au/public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government/#comment-4763 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:46:34 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=990#comment-4763 Thank you for the detailed description of the various presentations in this session. Makes up a bit for not being able to be there in person.

]]> https://www.phansw.org.au/public-service-the-role-of-history-and-historians-in-government/#comment-4762 Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:29:39 +0000 http://www.phansw.org.au/?p=990#comment-4762 I agree with the comments made by Christine Yeats about the importance of archivists and historians working together. A key part of my work at State Records NSW is providing the context that historians need for the records which form the basis of much of our historical writing. Preserving records for present and future use, including digital records, is a key issue for both professions. Especially with digital records ‘Do nothing lose everything!’

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