Developing a Repository-Specific Processing and Training Manual

The Catholic Archives of Texas (CAT) is a unique, state-wide repository for the Texas Catholic community. Operating since 1923, the repository has no processing or training protocols in place. As such, this project focused on developing these policies and implementing a workflow. Because CAT is a unique archive, training and processing manuals were compiled and consulted from a variety of repositories, both religious and secular. Additionally, repository-specific needs and Catholic requirements were thoroughly investigated. The final product is a detailed processing and training manual designed to be accessible to both trained archival professionals and the average untrained volunteer.