Archives Unlocked: Singapore of Yesteryear Through Sights and Voices

by National Library Board

26 May • 06:00pm

Journey back in time as we uncover Singapore of yesteryear through archival records of old but familiar places. In this talk, visitors will be able to see records such as photographs and oral history accounts that will bring history closer to us.

Ever wondered how much has Singapore changed over the years? Journey back in time as we uncover Singapore of yesteryear through archival records of old but familiar places.

This talk by Lu Wenshi, Senior Manager of Archives Services at the National Archives of Singapore, will present records ranging from photographs to oral history accounts that will bring history closer to us as we look back at these places from the past.

About Lu Wenshi

Lu Wenshi is the Senior Manager of Archives Services at the National Archives of Singapore. She appreciates the importance of archival records in making history more accessible to everyone. Photographs, posters and oral history accounts are among her favourite collections at the Archives.

National Library Board

The National Library Board (NLB) manages a network of 27 public libraries, the National Library and the National Archives of Singapore. NLB promotes reading, learning and information literacy by providing a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service through the National Library and a comprehensive network of Public Libraries.

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