Voices of the People: Caring for Community Stories in Archives

Voices of the People outlines UC Irvine Libraries’ community-centered archives practice (CCAP), which aims to address historical underrepresentation and empower communities to document their own stories. Rooted in the history of the Southeast Asian Archive, which was founded in the mid-1980s with a community-centered approach, this practice seeks to foster inclusive historical preservation and transform relationships between academic institutions and local communities. CCAP prioritizes community autonomy in preserving historical records, ensuring communities maintain control over their narratives and materials.

On display October 2025 through February 2026 in Langson Library