Samantha Cross
Archives on TV: Marvel's What If...?
What if the hero turned into the villain? What if a misguided decision led to the end of the world? What if an archives held the key to...
Archives and Archivists in Pop Culture
What If...?, KGB Archives
"What If...Ultron Won?"
Bureau of Reclaimed Spaces, 4th Floor, Archives and Records
Kentucky Route Zero, Cardboard Computer, 2013
Art by James Ryman
Magic the Gathering
What If...?, KGB Archives
"What If...Ultron Won?"
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WELCOME TO POP ARCHIVES...
Where the name of the game is discussing and showcasing the depiction of archives and archivists in movies, television, comic books, cartoons, video games, and the like.
Like any professional, having a visual reference for what I do goes a long way in helping people understand the importance and necessity of my work. Unfortunately, archivists and archives rarely get the time and attention required for those on the outside to truly grasp the breadth and scope of the archival profession.
So, in order to aid in this particular aspect of archival outreach, I thought I’d combine my life’s work with my life’s hobby and see how the two mesh.
