From Past to Present: the Polish Archival Journal Archeion

The purpose of the work is to analyze the development and significance of Archeion, the oldest scholarly journal in Poland dedicated to archival science, since its founding in 1926. The study aims to highlight the journal’s role in shaping archival discourse and its continued relevance in the modern era. Methodology. The research is based on a historical and content analysis of selected issues of Archeion, with a particular focus on recent publications. The study examines thematic trends, methodological approaches, and the journal’s responsiveness to scientific and technological changes. Scientific novelty lies in the comprehensive overview of Archeion’s evolution over nearly a century, emphasizing its adaptability and influence on the national archival community. The paper also identifies how the journal reflects broader transformations in archival theory and practice. Prospects for further studies include comparative analyses with other archival journals, exploration of Archeion’s impact on archival education, and its role in fostering international collaboration among archivists. Conclusions. Archeion has consistently served as a vital platform for advancing archival science in Poland. Its ability to integrate contemporary research and innovation ensures its continued importance as a resource for scholars and practitioners alike. References: 1. Adamus-Kowalska, J. (2024). Wybrane zagadnienia archiwizacji Internetu w kontekście rozwoju technologii informacyjno-komunikacyjnych w administracji publicznej w Polsce [Selected issues regarding archiving of the Internet in context of information and communication technology development in public administration of Poland]. Archeion, 125, 202–224. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.004.20199 [in Polish].2. Buchanan, R. (2024). Archives and Human Rights, eds. J. Boel, P. Canavaggio, A. González Quintana, ISBN: 978-0-429-05462-4, Routledge, London–New York, 2021, pp. 352. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429054624. Archeion, 125, 249–260. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.005.20200[in English].3. Bushey, J. (2024). Envisioning Archival Images with Artificial Intelligence. Archeion, 125, 33–54. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.007.20202 [in English].4. Duranti, L. (2022). Why a world gone digital needs archival theory more than ever before? Archeion, 123, 10–30. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.22.015.16668 [in English].5. Gierszewska, W. (2024). Archiwa narodowe Ugandy i Rwandy [National archives of Uganda and Rwanda]. Archeion, 125, 102–118. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.001.18718 [in Polish].6. Heruday-Kiełczewska, M. (2024). Archiwum Pomocy na Uniwersytecie im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu [Aid archive at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznań]. Archeion, 125, 136–159. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.010.20574 [in Polish].7. Khuhro, I., Gilmore, E., Suderman, J. & Hofman, D. L. (2024). Artificial intelligence and machine learning at the intersection of privacy and archives. Archeion, 125, 55–78. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.006.20201 [in English].8. Matiash, I. (2022). Arkhivni reformy v Ukrayini : istoriya, proyekty, vyklyky s’ohodennya [Archival reforms in Ukraine : history, projects, current challenges]. Archeion, 123, 125–166. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.22.005.16466 [in Ukrainian].9. Millar, L. (2023). Managing «the shapeless mass» in the digital age. Archeion, 124, 10–34. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.23.013.18493 [in English].10. Niedźwiedzka, M. (2024). «Archives Africa» – internetowy katalog materiałów archiwalnych [«Archives Africa» – online archival catalog]. Archeion, 125, 119–135. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.002.20117 [in Polish].11. Rosowska-Jakubczyk, E. (2021). «Archeion» journal. Annual publication of Polish archives since 1927. Archeion Online, 9(1), 4–10. https://doi.org/10.22478/ufpb.2318-6186.2021v9n1.59778 [in English].12. Smoczyński, M. (2024). Przyczynek do analizy kancelarii brytyjskiego Home Office w okresie międzywojennym [Contribution to analysis of the operation of British Home Office Registry in the interwar period]. Archeion, 125, 225–248. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.003.20118 [in Polish].13. Stencel, K. (2024). Records in Contexts jako model związków encji [Records in Contexts as an entity-relationship model]. Archeion, 125, 79–101. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.009.20573 [in Polish].14. Sundquist, A. & Lange, H. (2024). «Fulfilling, but demanding» – Swedish recordkeeping in transition. Archeion, 125, 160–201. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.011.20700 [in English].15. Yeo, G. (2024). Artificial intelligence and the future(s) of archival theory and practice. Archeion, 125, 10–32. https://doi.org/10.4467/26581264ARC.24.008.20572 [in English].