The
Leeds Children's Theatre Commanet archive went
live on 18 November 2002.
Leeds
Children's Theatre Archive Group was formed in May 2000 with the specific
purpose of creating an archive of images and other resources, for publication.
In 2000 the group made a successful bid for a lottery grant to enable
them to purchase the equipment that would be needed in order to capture
and record the history of the community that is Leeds Children's Theatre,
from the Society's origins in 1935 through to the year 2000 and onwards
into the future. We need to borrow memorabilia from members, past members,
friends and family in order to make the archive as complete as possible.
We are also wanting to interview past members about the history of Leeds
Children's Theatre, and their experiences with the Society.
If
you are able to help us, or know someone who was a member of Leeds Children's
Theatre we'd be delighted if you can find a moment to get in touch.
You
can checkout the online archive by looking us up at http://www.commanet.org/
Background
The Leeds Children's Theatre Archive Group was formed in 2000, as we
wanted to celebrate our 65th anniversary by creating an electronic archive
recording our rich history. Leeds Children’s Theatre Archive Group
was formed by members of Leeds Children’s Theatre, a society which
has a very long history of hard working, dedicated volunteers. It is
this experience and commitment that we will be applying to the Leeds
Children’s Theatre Archive Group. All members of Leeds Children’s
Theatre are automatically members of LCTAG.
The society, Leeds Children’s Theatre, is and has always been
a not-for-profit group. All it’s members are volunteers, and the
membership reflects a wide cross-section of the local population here
in Leeds. Many families are active members; promoting the truly family
friendly activity of working to produce shows for a young audience.
The archive that is being created will allow this community to record
its vast and colourful history, helping to promote the benefits of introducing
children and young people to the theatrical experience, whether as an
active member of a society or as a member of the theatre going public.
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Funding
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LCTAG successfully applied for a lottery award through the 'Awards
for All' scheme, which enabled us to purchase all the equipment
needed.
There are various stages to this project.
1. After forming Leeds Children’s Theatre Archive Group we
had to secure funding to purchase the equipment and software needed.
2. Secondly we have been entering all the photographs and documents.
This is an ongoing part of the project.
3. The final stage is the publication of the archive, on the internet,
CD and in print. [We hope to have annual updates].
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Comma
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This is the software we are using to actually create our community
archive. We can add a range of elements.
· Scanned photographs, documents, objects.
· Written descriptions and notes
· Sound files such as reminiscences and interviews
· Short video files can also be included
The archive is searchable, so it is possible to type in a date,
name or category and find the details you want to view, watch or
listen to.
All the material included in the archive must have copyright clearance,
and all contributors are asked to fill in a clearance form. You
can checkout the archive online www.commanet.org
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We’d
like to hear from you …...
If you’d like to know more about the Leeds Children’s Theatre
Archive Group please get in touch with us.
Do you have information that you would like to add to the archive? Would
you be interested in using the completed archive? Please tell us of
your involvement with Leeds Children’s Theatre. Are you a current
member or an ex-member?
Are you a member of Leeds Civic Arts Guild? Do you have pictures for
scanning? Would you like to be interviewed? Do you have documents to
scan into the archive? Which version/s of the archive would be of interest
to you?
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