Preserving the Historical Record of Santorini
An independent archival initiative dedicated to the systematic collection, digitization, and documentation of historical material relating to Santorini.
The Santorini Archive Project is a structured archival initiative dedicated to the preservation and documentation of the historical heritage of Thira and Thirasia.
Its mission is to collect, digitize, catalog, and make accessible primary source materials that document the island’s social, economic, cultural, and institutional history from the 19th and 20th centuries, with ongoing expansion into contemporary documentation.
The Archive operates according to established principles of archival science, emphasizing preservation, provenance, accuracy, and public accessibility.
What we do
The Project undertakes:
Collaboration with scholars, institutions, and local stakeholders
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Identification and acquisition (digital or physical) of archival materials
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Professional digitization and digital preservation
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Cataloguing and metadata documentation
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Historical contextualization and research
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Public dissemination through exhibitions and publications
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The Archive grows through trust
If you have photographs, documents, letters, or objects connected to Santorini’s past, we would be honored to help preserve them. Materials are carefully digitized and returned to their owners.
Together, we are safeguarding the memory of the island for future generations.
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