Archives Unlocked: History Through the Citizen Archivist Project

Ever wondered what was in a 19th century will belonging to philanthropist Tan Kim Seng? Or what was penned in Chinese resistance fighter Lim Bo Seng’s diary? Join Archives Services manager Lu Wenshi as she shares what the Citizen Archivist Project is about and how people can uncover content within archival records. You can also find out how our volunteer citizen archivists made archival materials more accessible to everyone interested in history.

About the Speaker

Lu Wenshi is the Manager of the Archives Services at the National Archives of Singapore. She is passionate about working with volunteers and engaging citizen archivists in making archival materials more accessible to all.

About Archives Unlocked

Curious about what goes on in the National Archives of Singapore? Join us for this monthly series of talks, as we unlock stories of our nation through the archives’ collections.

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