Date of Award
Spring 2021
Document Type
Honors Project
University Scholars Director
Dr. Christine Chaney
First Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Alissa Walter
Second Advisor/Committee Member
Dr. Alberto Ferreiro
Keywords
inalienability, archives, cultural nationalism, cultural internationalism Iraq, Cambodia
Abstract
This paper contrasts the handling, provenance, and application of the Ba’ath Party Archives with that of the Cambodian Khmer Rouge Records. While similar in many facets, the events surrounding the Ba’ath Party Archives received heavy ridicule while the international community largely supported the handling of the Khmer Rouge records. The comparison of the Cambodian and Iraqi case studies’ distinct differences reveal why international opinion varies. It also emphasizes a gap within standard understanding concerning archival law and practices. This exploration will reveal that current archival dialogue focuses too much on a dichotomous relationship between international and national concerns. The author posits that cultural accessibility is a shared concern and a more important standard when deciding on a strategy for addressing disputed archives.
Recommended Citation
Thompson, Elizabeth M., "Ba'ath Party Archives and the Khmer Rouge Records: The Importance of Cultural Accessibility" (2021). Honors Projects. 150.
https://digitalcommons.spu.edu/honorsprojects/150
Copyright Status
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Additional Rights Information
Copyright held by author.
Included in
Asian History Commons, Islamic World and Near East History Commons, Public History Commons
Comments
A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the University Scholars Honors Program.