The Georgia Historical Society's
2000 Fall Workshop
Schedule
"Don’t Let Them Become Extinct: Basic Collections Preservation" Instructed by Susan Dick, Director of Library & Archives, and Mandi Johnson, Visual Materials Archivist, GHS This workshop will cover the basic principles involved in the care and storage of documents, photos, books, leather, metal, wood, and cloth. Attendees may bring items for on-site consultation. Saturday, August 19, 2000 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. $25 per person (includes lunch) Location: Augusta Museum of History, 560 Reynolds St., Augusta Hosted by the Augusta Museum of History * * * * "I Dream of Genealogy: Beginning Research" Instructed by Kim Ball, former Reference Archivist, GHS This beginner’s workshop will cover research basics: what you know, what sources are available at home, and basic sources available in facilities. Hidden treasures for genealogists will also be discussed. Saturday, September 16, 2000 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. $25 per person (includes lunch) Location: Allen’s Market, 200 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville Hosted by Georgia Antebellum Capital Museum Society * * * * "Images are Everything: Basic Photograph Preservation" Instructed by Mandi Johnson, Visual Materials Archivist This workshop will cover basic photograph preservation, from identification of different types of historic photographs to proper handling and storage practices. ** Archives Week ** Saturday, October 7, 2000 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25 per person (includes brunch break) Location: Roswell Historical Society/ City of Roswell Research Library, 950 Forrest St., 2nd Floor, Roswell Cultural Arts Center, Roswell Hosted by Roswell Historical Society * * * * "I Dream of Genealogy for Reference Staff" Instructed by Kim Ball, former Reference Archivist, GHS This workshop will focus on how librarians, volunteers, or other public history professionals can assist genealogical research. The reference assistant’s role, including the reference interview, will also be examined. ** Archives Week ** Saturday, October 14, 2000 9 a.m. - Noon $25 per person (includes brunch break) Location: The Hollingsworth House, 200 Stonewall Ave., West, Fayetteville Hosted by Fayette County Historical Society, Main Street Fayetteville, and Fayette County Heritage Committee * * * * Registration confirmation letters with directions will be mailed to registrants prior to each workshop. Please send payment with this form to: Workshop Registration, Georgia Historical Society, 501 Whitaker Street, Savannah, GA 31401 or fax to (912) 651-2831. For more information call (912) 651-2125 or ghs@georgiahistory.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please register me for the following workshop(s): _____ Augusta: August 19 _____ Milledgeville: September 16 _____ Roswell: October 7 _____ Fayetteville: October 14 Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Organization representing: ___________________________________________________________________________ Address: ----home ----organization _____________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number: ______________________________________________________ ____ Check enclosed; payable to the Georgia Historical Society $25 per person ____Visa ____MC ____AMEX #________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ___________ Name on card: _________________________________________ |