Historical-photographical information system for the study of trades: An example of a technological application for the analysis of photographic documentation
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Abstract
This study presents the methodology employed to create the Sistemas de Información Histórico Fotográficos (SIHF) (Historical-Photographical Information Systems). It discusses the documental and technological resources utilized for the creation of a SIHF applied to the study of the trades in local history. Further elements include creating a documental corpus, data processing and analysis, as well as implementing an automated data retrieval and processing manager. The conclusion obtained is that SIHF are made possible by an adequate combination of methodological and technological resources and skills.
Keywords:
Photographic documentation, Local history, Documental information system
