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Emily Stochl

Emily is a proud Midwesterner, living in Iowa. Reading literary fiction has always been her favorite. She also enjoys yoga and tending to her hundreds of houseplants -- you might say Emily is a bit “crunchy granola." She is the producer and host of a podcast about vintage and second-hand style, called Pre-Loved Podcast. She’s really into sustainability, and old things! IG: @emilymstochl

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A look at the role of archives and archivists in preserving the historical record and how the Trump presidency invites new challenges.

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If you're a Goodreads user looking for an alternative to the platform, consider these Goodreads alternatives and reading tools.

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