{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66c8f2fc1ce1e04f3dae8cc7/69558ebb4833761f1d5b3633?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Interview with with Ava Dickerson on the MPM Archives ","description":"<p>In this episode, we sit down with <strong>Ava Dickerson</strong>, the brilliant archivist at <strong>Indiana University’s Lilly Library</strong> who has spent <em>countless hours deep in the stacks</em> cataloging, organizing, and preserving the <strong>Barbara Mertz/Elizabeth Peters archive</strong> — from manuscripts and fan mail to photos and correspondence that reveal the <em>heart of a writer and researcher.</em> <a href=\"https://blogs.libraries.indiana.edu/lilly/2023/06/12/journey-to-the-center-of-the-mertz-part-1-of-3/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">blogs.libraries.indiana.edu</a></p><p><br></p><p>Ava takes us inside the world of archival work, what it’s like preserving the legacy of a beloved author, and how these treasures help keep <em>Mertz’s voice alive for future generations.</em> 🎧💛</p><p>This is a <em>must-listen for book lovers, mystery fans, and history lovers alike.</em></p><p><br></p><p>#AnotherShirtRuined #PodcastLife #AvaDickerson #ArchivistLife #BarbaraMertz #ElizabethPeters #IndianaUniversity #LillyLibrary #BehindTheScenes #LiteraryLegacy #MysteryFans #BooksAndArchives #PodcastEpisode</p>","author_name":"Amy strauss"}