Substack and Newsletter Collection
Overview
The
Substack and Newsletter Collection is a digital archive assembled in 2022 and catalogued under the identifier
01K9WS5XYH83VXZAPCWAKGTJ0P. It is a
Collection record stored in the PINAX system and is accessible via a placeholder URL. The archive is presented in English and comprises a range of text documents and metadata files related to Substack‑hosted newsletters, tutorials, announcements, essays, and system files.
Background
The collection was created by the entities
Substack and
Nchimicles and is associated with the institutional label
test, indicating a provisional or experimental submission. Substack is a subscription‑based publishing platform that supports independent writers and newsletters. The creators’ involvement suggests the archive was assembled to document and preserve content produced on the platform, as well as ancillary data such as formatting guidelines and metadata. The collection was entered into the PINAX system in 2022, with no specific rights statement provided.
Contents
The archive contains:
- Substack posts: full‑text newsletters in English covering a variety of topics (e.g., modern indulgence, email marketing, content management).
- Tutorials and guides: instructional material on newsletter creation, formatting, and editorial workflow.
- Announcements and subscription notices: communications related to newsletter launches, updates, and subscriber engagement.
- Essays and articles: longer‑form pieces exploring the broader context of newsletters and digital publishing.
- Metadata files: structured data describing each newsletter post, including dates, authors, and tags.
- System files: files related to the technical infrastructure of the newsletters (e.g., configuration, backup scripts).
Scope
The collection covers material produced in
2022 in
English. It focuses exclusively on Substack‑hosted newsletters and associated documentation. Topics include newsletter creation, editorial practices, formatting, subscription management, email marketing, content management, and digital preservation. The archive does not include newsletters from other platforms or non‑English content.