CA - Columbia Archives' Communications: Then & Now Discussion

Join Columbia Archives for Communication: Then & Now on October 12

Discussion features local media voices in a discussion of communications in today’s world

Communication methods have changed dramatically in the last 50 years but the need to communicate is basic and constant. As part of its celebration for American Archives Month, Communication: Then and Now, the Columbia Archives will host a discussion with local voices in print and online media on Wednesday, October 12 at 7 p.m. at CA Headquarters. Lisa Rossi, Columbia Patch; Duane St. Clair, HoCo Connect; and Lisa Kawata, freelance feature writer; will discuss the challenges, opportunities and importance of context in getting out the news in today’s world of instant messaging and sound bites.  Archives have traditionally been a source for journalists to give context and perspective to current events, for as George Santayana said, “the one who does not remember history is bound to live through it again."

When Jim Rouse posed the question in 1963 about how to communicate to the community, The Rouse Company answered with a carefully constructed marketing plan and innovative ideas including cable connections to every home.  An exhibit of marketing materials, national media coverage, correspondence and local newspapers will highlight the ways The Rouse Company communicated the idea and reality of Columbia initially and how the responsibility for communication shifted to the local press and others in the community. The exhibit at the Columbia Archives is open to the public and will be up October 10 through December 30.

Columbia Archives preserves the history of Columbia and the career of James Rouse.  It is a public research facility and offers outreach programs to make the material accessible.  It is open to visitors on a daily basis Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information, visit ColumbiaArchives.org, e-mail Columbia.Archives@ColumbiaAssociation.com or call 410-715-3103.