Chapters and Loose Papers is the official SAA newsletter for students of archival science. The newsletter allows students of archives from all paths to share their ideas, experiences, and knowledge. To learn more follow this link: About Chapters and Loose Papers.


2008-2009 Editorial Board:
Daniel Donatacci and Robynne Dexter

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Daniel Donatacci and Robynne Dexter
Editorial Board, Chapters and Loose Papers


The Fall 2008 issue can be found at:
http://www.archivists.org/students/index.asp

If you haven't checked it out, yet, there is a wiki available about the annual conference in San Francisco. It's a great resource, and we encourage you all to check it out! The link for it is here.