Special Collections and University Archives is hosting a panel of experts to discuss working with political papers from the perspective of archivists and researchers and provide context to why political papers are important to retain. The panel will engage in a conversation on the significance of political papers in archives, touching on topics such as the background of the Edward M. Mezvinsky papers coming to ISU; aspects that make political papers different from other personal papers when working with the donors, processing, and providing access to papers; working with political papers as a researcher and instructor; and political papers documenting both local and national contexts. 

Following the panel discussion, the Mezvinsky collection will be available for viewing in the Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room on the fourth floor of Parks Library until 4 p.m.

Panelists:

Tanya Zanish-Belcher, Director of Special Collections & Archives, Wake Forest University (former Head of Special Collections, Iowa State University) 

Mack Shelley, political science professor at Iowa State University  

Hope Bibens, Director, University Archives & Special Collections, Drake University 

Moderator: Greg Bailey, Head of Special Collections and University Archives, Iowa State University