This is based on the statement published by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

This exhibit contains content that is harmful or offensive. The goal of the exhibit is to preserve and make available historical records to be searched and some of the materials can reflect outdated, biased, offensive, and possibly violent views and opinions or relate to violent or graphic episodes of historical significance. 

Common elements found in archival descriptions are: racism, sexism, ableism, misogyny, and xenophobic opinions and attitudes. 

Elements found in this exhibit include misogyny, racism, out-dated language, child death, financial abuse, and other abuse.

Keep in mind that archivists may be reusing language of the collection creator which may provide important context that includes biases and prejudices. Archivists often use standardized terms which may be outdated, offensive, or insensitive.

If you feel a description in this exhibit contains language that is 1) Harmful and/or 2) and lacks any contextual pertinence to the interpretation of the material, please contact haponiks@wcsu.edu or stevensb@wcsu.edu .