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Mink Scholarships



       JAMES V. MINK
      SCHOLARSHIPS



An annual scholarship is given  by   the Society of California Archivists in honor of James V. Mink, long time archivist at UCLA and first president of the Society of California Archivists.  He has been a leading supporter of education for archivists, particularly those in California and adjoining areas.



                   PURPOSE


The purpose of the James V. Mink Scholarship is to promote the professional development of students preparing to become archivists by providing support for attendance at the annual meeting of the Society and a pre-conference workshop.

The Society will award a scholarship of $350 to assist with expenses incurred at the annual meeting in Ontario, California at the Airport Marriott, April 13 - 15, 2000  The awardee is expected to attend the entire meeting and to participate in a pre-conference workshop.





                  CRITERIA


 The scholarship will be awarded to a student already committed to a career in archival administration.  In addition, one of the following two criteria must apply: 1)  the applicant is either enrolled in an archival education program in California or a specialized education program sponsored by an archival institution, or is a student member of SCA enrolled in an archival education program outside the state; 2) the applicant has completed an archival education program as defined above and has less than one year of archival work experience.  Each applicant must submit an application form, including a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with the applicant's goals in the archival profession.
















                DEADLINES


Applications must be RECEIVED no later than February 15, 2000.  The Awards Committee Chair will notify the scholarship winner by March  15, 2000.  Application forms may be obtained from:

Chuck Wilson, Chair
SCA Awards Committee
UCLA Library, Department of
  Special Collections
Room A1713,
Charles E Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA  90095-1575
email:  cwilson@library.ucla.edu

        ABOUT  SCA


The Society of California Archivists, Inc. exists to support and develop those who collect, care for, and provide access to the documentary heritage of California and adjoining areas.

The Society

1) acts as a vehicle for
dissemination of information about archival collections, issues, and methodology to the profession and the public;
2) provides a forum for the
discussion of matters related to the creation, preservation, and use of historical documents;
3) develops, offers, and
 supports archival education programs;
4) advocates the
identification, collection,
preservation, use, and appreciation of historic records and manuscripts.

Individual annual dues are
$35.00.  Membership information
may be obtained from:

Membership Chairman
Society of California Archivists
PMB #605
108 MLK Jr. Student Union #4510
Berkeley, CA 94720-4510

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