The Dominant Archival Tradition in Colombia
Institutionality, Practices, and Professional Community
Abstract
Archival science varies from place to place: the specific way in which it develops in a given context is the result of multiple historical processes, where different factors and agents intervene. From these circumstances, archival traditions emerge. The main purpose of this article is to examine the historical and contextual events that have shaped the dominant approaches to archives and archival work in Colombia. The methodology combines elements from the historical method and from archival ethnography, among other traditions. These traditions are highly institutional in nature, with deep colonial and nationalist roots. As a result of recent events in the country, however, the tradition is undergoing transformation, with transitional justice processes becoming relevant components. This article concludes by highlighting the importance of conducting research in the field in order to help acknowledge local specificities and to identify the historical debts the discipline has incurred.
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