The Importance of Placenames

Authors

  • Kathleen Stringer

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26686/arch.10583

Keywords:

Place names, Cultural mapping, Community heritage

Abstract

Placenames are sometimes overlooked as a valuable tool in research. Obviously, they can pinpoint a location, but they also provide
information on that location and its history. Placenames also can connect the area with a person, activity or event.

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Author Biography

Kathleen Stringer

Kathleen is ARANZ’s secretary. Although she lives in Canterbury at present, she is definitely an Otago girl, returning home as often as possible. She has worked in community archives for many years and has a passion for local history. She is currently working on her PhD. As a contractor she works with organisations, assisting them with their archive management and undertaking research on their behalf. She has also begun the fascinating role of assisting and advising teacher’s prepare their history curriculum, which uses place names as a means of learning about the children’s local environment and culture.

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Published

2022-01-01

Issue

2022

Section

Articles