
TAMUT Professor Honored with National Archives Award
Exciting news to be sure as Dr. Cantrel, an Associate Professor of English at Texas A&M University-Texarkana, has received the Civilian Archivists Award from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes her innovative use of the Citizen Archivist program as a service-learning project in her Advanced English Literature course.
The Citizen Archivist program enlists volunteers to transcribe and tag historic documents, such as Revolutionary War-era letters and memos, making them searchable online. Dr. Cantrel’s students have worked on collections from the National Archives, the Massachusetts Historical Society, and the Smithsonian Institution, including the Smithsonian’s documents from early 20th-century female astronomers.
“We are grateful to you for continuing to promote the importance and relevance of archives, increasing levels of engagement with the records of the National Archives, and encouraging students use of records and resources at the National Archives throughout their studies,” John Hokenson, National Archives Executive Secretariat Specialist told Dr. Cantrell.
Senior Jayce Braswell, one of Dr. Cantrel’s students, recently transcribed Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application files from Connecticut, documents awarded to military members in exchange for their service. Reflecting on the experience, Braswell said,
“These documents are foundational to understanding where our nation stands today and the history behind it.”
Dr. Cantrel’s efforts not only promote the relevance of historical archives but also provide students with valuable skills and a deeper appreciation for the written word and its impact on history.
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