Transmediation and the Archive: Decoding Objects in the Digital Age

Astrid J. Smith

doi:10.1017/9781802701937

Building on the field of modern archival practice, Transmediation and the Archive explores the possibilities of archival objects. Investigating material as diverse as early modern printed books, death masks, a spirit photograph, and a manuscript choir book, this study interrogates not only what the objects are now, but also asks what they were before taking material form, and what they can become as their format is transferred to other media. Blending insights from museum, library, archives, and media studies with experiential research, Astrid J. Smith examines the activities that shape the making of heritage objects, and asks how an awareness of digitization practices can inform our knowledge of both their digital and physical form. She proposes a new methodological framework for evaluating the way materiality and media can affect our relationship with historical artefacts and book culture and demonstrates its fascinating application.

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Front Matter
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List of Illustrations
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Series Editors’ Preface
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Preface
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Acknowledgments
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Introduction
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1 - Transmediation as a Framework for Deeper Understanding of Objects
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Case Study 1. Spirit Photograph, Death Masks, and a Mournful Museum: Objects Embodying Victorian TraditionsSurrounding Death and Mourning
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Case Study 2. Gaspar Schott’s Physica curiosa: Objects as Portals for Curiosity and Wonder
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Case Study 3. Purposeful Symbols of Power, Souls Saved, and Selves Bettered: Father Junipero Serra's MissionChoir Book in the Hands of Jane and Leland Stanford
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Conclusion
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Appendix 1. Terms Central to the Transmediation Path Framework
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Appendix 2. The Transmediation Path Reference Model Instructions
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Appendix 3. Applying the Transmediation Path Framework
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Bibliography
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Index
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Front Matter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-v

List of Illustrations
pp vi-viii

Series Editors’ Preface
pp ix-x

Preface
pp xi-xvi

Acknowledgments
pp xvii-xviii

Introduction
pp 1-22

1 - Transmediation as a Framework for Deeper Understanding of Objects
pp 23-36

Case Study 1. Spirit Photograph, Death Masks, and a Mournful Museum: Objects Embodying Victorian TraditionsSurrounding Death and Mourning
pp 37-60

Case Study 2. Gaspar Schott’s Physica curiosa: Objects as Portals for Curiosity and Wonder
pp 61-88

Case Study 3. Purposeful Symbols of Power, Souls Saved, and Selves Bettered: Father Junipero Serra's MissionChoir Book in the Hands of Jane and Leland Stanford
pp 89-108

Conclusion
pp 109-114

Appendix 1. Terms Central to the Transmediation Path Framework
pp 115-116

Appendix 2. The Transmediation Path Reference Model Instructions
pp 117-120

Appendix 3. Applying the Transmediation Path Framework
pp 121-122

Bibliography
pp 123-136

Index
pp 137-140

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