In a recent speech at the Vatican, Pope Francis spoke of a world in crisis, calling for an urgent need for a “better recovery” where we can live in harmony with nature, and urging young and old to join the challenge. I demanded that we stand together.
In a world of crisis, especially the natural and man-made disasters we have seen in South Africa over the past two years, protecting heritage is a priority that cannot be taken for granted.
The urgent need to safely store valuable books, family-donated collections, and historical and political ephemeral objects must become a key focus for heritage conservation guardians. not.
1860 Heritage Center Curator and Trustee Servan Naidoo said: High-end his IT equipment is required to expedite the digitization process. To this end, the 1860 Heritage Center has commended the Sibaya Community for his R500,000 sponsorship of digital archiving IT equipment that will allow the Center to digitally archive all collections housed in his 1860 Heritage Center. I am grateful for his trust. ”
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The Center’s collections to be digitized include the SS Singh Collection, The Leader, The Indian Opinion, Fiat Lux, Indian Annual, yearbooks, contracts and archival photographs.
“NPO, 1860 Heritage Centre, is a museum of sports, arts and cultural institutions in KwaZulu-Natal and has established itself as one of the best showcases of the rich heritage of South Africa’s diverse national history and heritage. The Sibaya Trust’s sponsorship of IT equipment has enabled the 1860 Heritage Center to continue its work of fostering social cohesion and contributing to nation-building with its history, now accessible via the Digital Archive Catalog. All collections housed in the 1860 Heritage Center will be accessible to academics, researchers, and the general public through the soon-to-be-built 1860 Heritage Center Digital Archives Portal,” concluded Naidoo. .
