Southern University and A&M College: John B. Cade Library Publications

2 Your Town Southern: Southern Archives (Interview)

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Presentation

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WBRZ 2 News

Abstract

The John B. Cade Library Archives at Southern University is dedicated to preserving the institution’s historical record, safeguarding thousands of photographs and documents as its official repository. Under the leadership of Angela Proctor, Head Archivist and Digitization Librarian, the department works to protect fragile collections from environmental risks while advancing digital access. In 2024, the university partnered with Getty Images to digitize archival photographs, expanding public accessibility and ensuring long‑term preservation through digital redundancy. Current efforts have digitized approximately 10% of the photographic collection through student‑supported projects. The Archives also maintain two significant sets of slave narratives collected under the guidance of former dean John B. Cade, offering invaluable firsthand accounts of individuals enslaved before and during the Civil War. With more than forty years of experience at Southern University, Proctor continues to guide the preservation of institutional and cultural history so future generations can study, interpret, and learn from the past.

Publication Date

Winter 1-2026

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