Discovering the archive: itinerary of the visit to the Historical Archive of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Lisbon

Illustrated journey through the Historical Archive of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia of Lisbon, a route filled with discoveries, aimed at a younger audience. Following the footsteps of young students Ana and Quim, readers accompany the surprises and explanations from the protagonists about what an archive is, what it is for, and how it works. In the wake of Ana and Quim, the route introduces preservation and conservation techniques, presents the figure of the conservator-restorer, and explains what bibliophages are. Along the way, readers peek into the centuries-old history of the Misericórdia of Lisbon, in a “journey through a Service that protects and safeguards one of the most important and valuable assets of cultural heritage: our Memory!” This expedition even includes puzzles and exercises for readers to test what they have learned, particularly to step into the shoes of a letter detective. This publication serves as a support tool for the educational service actions of the Historical Archive and aims, on one hand, to raise awareness among young people about the importance of the treatment and preservation of historical and cultural heritage and, on the other hand, through direct contact with the documents, to instill a greater awareness of historical research methodologies.
Includes puzzles such as word search, letter detective, paleographer apprentice, true or false game, and historical curiosities to enhance your knowledge.

Author: Nelson Moreira Antão

Year of publication: 2010
Publisher: SCML
ISBN: 9789728761776