Abstract

Although aerial photographic records function as dynamic records whose meanings are reconstructed by citizens, they have received limited attention in archival science despite their high utility. Accordingly, this study aims to examine the process by which aerial photographic records, produced for administrative and military purposes, are transformed from “spatial records” into “place records” through interactions with users. To analyze this transformation of meaning, first, through a literature review, the study established the archival characteristics of aerial photographic records based on theories of space and place. Second, patterns of reconstruction of meaning were analyzed by examining cases of citizen use in administrative and military contexts. Third, through in-depth interviews with planners and researchers, specific utilization values were derived. Finally, the study proposed directions for incorporating the unique characteristics of aerial photographic records into future archival reference services.