Adventures of Erik the Archive Box

Erik's Profile

Erik the Archive Box was created by Catherine Nicholls and Jon-Paul Williams as a publicity tool for the Records Services website. It became apparent that Erik's appeal was broad and he was soon promoting the website, the Records Services branch and the profession as a whole.

Full Name: Erik the Archive Box

Date of Birth: 1 June 2002

Star Sign: Gemini

Lucky Number: 000

Marital Status: Still Single... ladies!!

Football Team: Collingwood/Essendon (depends on whether he is trying to be in Catherine or Jon-Paul's good books!)

Erik's favourite things

Favourite Car: Pallet Jack

Favourite Muppet: Gonzo

Favourite TV Show: Chips

Favourite Film: Undercover Brother

Favourite Colour: Mission Brown

Favourite Food: Crème de la Paper Mache

Favourite Song: It's a long way to the top

Favourite TV Personality: Humphrey B. Bear

 

Erik's Photo Shoots

Erik likes to go out on location and have his photo taken. Erik has been invited to the PROV and the Univeristy of Melbourne Archives for some glamour shots. Erik even went interstate to Canberra to check out the NAA. Click on the links below to see all of the places Erik has been to so far.

1. A day in the life of Erik @ Record Services, University of Melbourne
   
   
2. Erik visits the Public Record Office Victoria (PROV)
   
   
3. Erik does Canberra
   
   
4. Erik @ University Archives, University of Melbourne
   
   

 

Above: Erik and his minders! Catherine and Jon-Paul take some time out with Erik in the sun!

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