Burke's book, the culmination of thirty-five years in the archive profession spent mostly working with private papers, reminds us that personal papers are a superb asset for research and for preserving knowledge of the past.
Archavia
The present book is the product of [the author's] teaching manuscript administration courses. This experience leads to the keen insight of this ... Read morework in providing suggestions for research in archives...Burke's final chapter on digital archives will intrigue many future archivists...clear and insightful direction...
Lisca
In this absorbing new book, Frank Burke shares his lifetime of insights into the American manuscript tradition. As an archivist, administrator, and teacher, Burke has acquired a keen insight into the preservation and access to our documentary heritage and that wisdom is bound up in this book...destined to become an archival classic.
A Modern Archives Reader
Frank Burke takes on the task of educating researchers in the use and administration of archives and manuscript collections...Burke gives researchers a solid place to start...there is much to be learned from this book and all readers will benefit greatly from it.
New England Archivists
A valuable handbook for anyone who needs to examine and analyze manuscript sources.
Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie
Burke's anecdotal style is engaging and readable...this volume...has much to offer...students and historians alike will find this a very useful book...a welcome addition to the growing body of specialized literature on archives and manuscripts.
The Public Historian
Burke has brought the world of private papers to life...provides an in-depth analysis...accessible to and prized by university and professional researchers.
Archivaria
Every serious researcher should have this book in his library, or at least spend 4-5 hours at the library reading it.
Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society Quarterly
Fortunately for researchers and archivists alike, the publication of this splendid book should go far toward providing graduate students and other budding researchers with fundamental skills and knowledge that will enable them to exploit research materials wisely and effectively. It should be required reading in every doctoral and archives program in the nation.
The American Archivist
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