Museum documentation in personal archives
Carmen Miranda's archive
Keywords:
Personal Archive, Museum Documentation, Archival Description, Carmen Miranda MuseumAbstract
The article investigates the use of museological documentation to describe Carmen Miranda's personal archive held by the Carmen Miranda Museum and explores the intersection between Archival Studies and Museum Studies. It analyzes the management by the Sistema de Gerenciamento de Acervos Museológicos and aims to understand the challenges for the preservation, cataloguing and access to the material. It also highlights the importance of effective tools to manage cultural heritage.