Toxic Archives: Voices from Love Canal
Step into the lived experiences of a community forever changed by environmental crisis. This exhibition presents the poignant stories of Love Canal residents from Niagara Falls, New York, through carefully redacted interviews conducted in 1978–79, now open to the public for the first time. The University Archives’ ethical redaction project balances transparency with privacy, making these powerful testimonies available while protecting personal information. As you explore photographs, correspondence, and firsthand accounts, you'll witness not only the struggle for environmental justice but also the delicate balance archivists maintain as stewards of sensitive historical records. These voices from Love Canal speak to us across time—of loss, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of accountability.
