Keeping expat memories: the Expat Archive Centre

Thankyou Julie, and a Happy New Year to everyone in the forum!

I'm always happy to answer any questions on the Expatriate Archive Centre. We would love to hear from expats living in Mauritius.

We are based in the Netherlands, but our reach is global and we arrange for free delivery for any material donated to us. It's the best way to preserve your memories and help academic research at the same time.

Peta

xpatarchive wrote:

Thankyou Julie, and a Happy New Year to everyone in the forum!

I'm always happy to answer any questions on the Expatriate Archive Centre. We would love to hear from expats living in Mauritius.

We are based in the Netherlands, but our reach is global and we arrange for free delivery for any material donated to us. It's the best way to preserve your memories and help academic research at the same time.

Peta

Hi,
Can you give more information please - i.e. exactly what "memories" are you looking for and what "materials"

Just been chatting to a few friends to see if they understand more but they are like me and are not sure exactly what your looking for

Best Wishes

Let's see if I can expand on my vague "memories" and mysterious "materials"...

We collect the life stories of expats, their children, accompanying partners and those who have repatriated.

Our collection includes journals and diaries, scrapbooks and photos, audio and video material, letters and emails, blogs, paperwork and supporting documents (tickets, invites, lists, ID cards, newsletters etc.)

The aim is to preserve these in proper archival conditions for the future and to support academic research into expatriation.

I hope that's a bit clearer. There's more info on our website http://xpatarchive.com but if there are any other questions I'll be happy to answer them

Peta

Thanks Peta - think I understand it a bit better now
Will take a look at the website too