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State Archivists Collect History Like Never Before In History — And Look To Technology For Help

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History isn't what it used to be.

These days, we create and collect historical data at an accelerated pace.

For state archivists, who have to sort, store and protect the state's records, keeping up with technology is a daunting task.

WBUR's Bruce Gellerman reports on this process, with a look at the past, present and future of recording Massachusetts' history.

This segment aired on August 11, 2015.

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Bruce Gellerman was a journalist and senior correspondent, frequently covering science, business, technology and the environment.

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