Project Genesis takes root!

Written by Sally-Anne Shearn, Genesis Project Archivist This week is National Gardening Week which ties in perfectly to the first subject of Project Genesis, the archive of renowned horticulturist and landscape gardener James Russell.  In many ways James Russell makes an ideal starting point for the project.  Unusually for a Borthwick collection, the archive of … Continue reading Project Genesis takes root!

Introducing the Genesis Project

Written by Sally-Anne Shearn, Genesis Project Archivist The Borthwick Institute holds archival collections that range in date from the 11th century to the present day.  If you have visited the Institute yourself you will be all too familiar with the numerous paper catalogues that take up an entire wall of the searchroom reception, serving as … Continue reading Introducing the Genesis Project