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Inside Ulster County's Archives • with Eddie Moran and Jonathan Palmer
Episode 139
Tuesday, 25 March, 2025
Newly appointed Ulster County historian Eddie Moran discusses the role of a municipal historian and emphasizes the importance of presenting a complete and accurate history that includes all groups, with one such focus on the indigenous Lenape people. Moran, a SUNY New Paltz graduate and descendant of the region's Huguenot and Dutch colonists, shares his experiences working with various local organizations to expand the historical narrative. The episode also features a tour of the Ulster County Hall of Records led by archivist Jonathan Palmer, exploring the extensive archival collections and discussing the preservation and digitization efforts.00:00 Introduction and Context00:27 Meet Eddie Moran: Ulster County's New Historian01:38 Eddie's Journey and Passion for History06:55 The Role and Responsibilities of a County Historian10:54 Challenges and Goals in Historical Narratives16:50 Exploring the Ulster County Hall of Records19:34 Preserving History: Techniques and Challenges27:38 Significant Historical Documents and Their Stories38:55 Conclusion and Credits---Audio recording by Izzy SchuylerBehind-the-scenes video by Ruby Zuckerman
