Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0923-7046

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2026

Publication Title

Archival Outlook

Volume

May/June 2026

First Page

16

Last Page

18

Abstract

The essay traces April Griess’s journey from artist to archivist, shaped by their interest in preserving personal and artistic materials, especially those of their late uncle, artist Kent Bellows. After earning a degree in moving image archiving, they began digitizing family home movies and organizing extensive archival materials, eventually returning to Omaha to care for them. They later became a digital archivist at the University of Nebraska Omaha, where they manage collections and address challenges like accessibility and ethical concerns around AI. Throughout, they emphasize how their artistic perspective informs their archival work, blending creativity with a caretaker’s responsibility.

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The original article can be found at Archival Outlook, a Society of American Archivist Publication, ISSN 1520-3379.

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