The readings by both Ghosh and Milligan display the important role played by archivists in determining what information is considered valuable and useful to scholars and researchers. Additionally, the information deemed important by archivists is often influenced by a nationalist mentality, whether or not the archivist is aware of their bias. Ghosh’s experience with regards to her research on interracial marriages between the British and native Indians is a key example of the nationalist mindset. Her research with met with skepticism and blatant disrespect in the archives in India, as there was widespread denial that native Hindu women were involved in interracial relationships, and it was something “‘Muslim women did’” (Ghosh 29). On the other hand, however, the archivists in Britain took great interest in the topic, and felt that a multi-racial identity was to be embraced. The British view was, however, very nationalist, and promoted a false sense of harmony and interracial respect, as opposed to the very real tensions and violence that went hand in hand with colonial conquest. nationalism is created in order to foster support and unity amongst people who are governed by the same body. Nationalism, which unites the peoples of a country, is often created by a well-known national narrative. The United States, for instance, teaches an American history curriculum from kindergarten through high school, and every child grows up hearing the story of Paul Revere’s midnight right. While this common tale is not the epitome of historical accuracy, it creates a legend of American preparedness and resistance to the British. The legacy of the Revolutionary War helps define our collective history, creating strong senses of nationalism. The information given to the public determines how individuals view a collective past, and archives play a central role in the information that is available to contest or create a national narrative. Milligan’s piece emphasized the role archives play in the role of history-making in a different context. Rather than focus on what the archivists deemed important information, Milligan recounted how the establishment of the Archives nationales literally fostered an atmosphere that allowed scholars, historians, ands the public to create a French history. While Dickinson’s archives are not nearly as expansive as the ones discussed in the readings, our college has a long-standing history, and our location near Philadelphia certainly influences the documents the archives were able to obtain. Additionally, Dickinson is the first school “technically” chartered in the United States of America, which gives us an interesting time frame to begin collecting historical documents. While our archives do not have the sphere of influence to the same breadth as the Archives nationales, the archives at Dickinson certainly contain valuable information available to those who wish to utilize the resource. Our archives may not be the base of American history textbooks, but they do create a community of students who become familiar with the process of archival research. We do not create a nation with our Dickinson archives, but we can help cultivate and train the historians who will craft the newest interpretations of history.