ELENORlab: New Projects and Digital Innovations in Feminist Archives

As autumn paints Europe in golden hues, ELENOR Network is buzzing with exciting developments. Our recent ELENORlab has opened new pathways for collaboration across feminist archives and libraries. Let’s explore what’s happening in our community!

Recently Launched Projects

“The Paper Makers” – Exhibition by Ariadne

The Austrian National Library’s new online exhibition “Die Blattmacherinnen” celebrates women pioneers in journalism. This fascinating showcase highlights four remarkable women who shaped Vienna’s media landscape around 1900: Marie Lang, Adelheid Popp, Hanny Brentano, and Fanny Burckhard. The exhibition brilliantly connects past and present through historical documents and contemporary interviews with female journalists. Visit the Exhibition

“Standing on Their Shoulders” – FMT’s Social Media Archive

The Frauenmediaturm has launched an innovative project preserving feminist social media content for future generations. This digital archive covers Women’s History, Archive Insights, and Book Blurbs, featuring special series like “Women of the 1848 Revolution.” Explore the Archive

Projects in Development

ConnectingTheDots

A groundbreaking initiative led by Nicole Baltus, Dani Baumgartner, and Marius Zierold, aiming to connect lesbian, women’s, and gender-focused organizations across Europe through a secure digital platform. Learn More

Exciting New Initiatives

ELENORexperts: Oral Herstory

A collaborative knowledge-sharing project focusing on oral history collections. Through expert discussions and comprehensive documentation, we’re building a practical resource for future oral history initiatives.

ELENORexhibition: “Travelling fragments”

An upcoming digital exhibition exploring women’s travel in feminist historiography. This project will showcase materials from various institutions, creating a virtual journey through Europe’s feminist history.

What’s Next?

Stay tuned for our upcoming ELENORacademy, where we’ll dive deeper into exhibitions, Oral Herstory, and AI applications in feminist archives. Together, we’re building a stronger network for preserving and sharing feminist history.

Explore our project landscape

Want to get involved or learn more about these initiatives? Contact us or follow our updates here on the ELENOR Network.