Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) Fall Meeting
Workshops: Introduction to German Script and Introduction to
Pennsylvania German Frakturs. 11 November 2011. Harrisburg Hilton,
Downtown Harrisburg, PA
Introduction to German Script
Half Day Workshop: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 (includes a $10.00 materials fee)
Attendees registering for both W2 and W3 receive a $5.00 discount
Instructors: Lanie Graf and Paul Peucker, Moravian Archives
This half day workshop will introduce participants to German script,
the old form of German cursive found in handwritten documents from
medieval times through the first half of the 20th century. After a
brief introduction describing the historical evolution of German
script, participants will practice writing the lowercase and uppercase
alphabets using quills on laid paper. Using color reproductions,
participants will examine and practice transcribing a sampling of
documents written in German script. Although material from various
periods will be discussed, focus will be on 18th-century handwriting
as the standard form. Paul Peucker is the archivist and Lanie Graf is
the assistant archivist at the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem,
Pennsylvania. Each summer they teach an intensive two week German
script class at the Archives. In addition, Graf teaches German script
at many local schools throughout the Lehigh Valley.
Introduction to Pennsylvania German Frakturs
Half Day Workshop: 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
Cost: $40.00
Attendees registering for both W2 and W3 receive a $5.00 discount
Instructors:
Russell and Corinne Earnest, Russell D. Earnest Associates Russell and
Corinne Earnest, recognized authorities in the field of Pennsylvania
German fraktur, will conduct this afternoon session. The workshop will
begin with a brief discussion of the history and background of 18th
and 19th century decorated manuscripts that Americans call fraktur.
Made by and for Pennsylvania Germans, the many categories of fraktur
are reviewed, including denominational and regional differences.
Following a color-slide presentation, the session turns to a hands-on
examination of original fraktur. Discussions include placing
individual pieces in historical perspective, cataloging, curatorial
aspects of housing fraktur, preserving genealogically significant data
found on fraktur, symbolism in the art, techniques artists used to
decorate, watermarks, condition, and conservation. Discussions also
include determining when to consult an expert who can evaluate fraktur
as to rarity and historical significance and assist in prioritizing
individual examples worthy of committing funds to conservation.
Russell and Corinne Earnest are recognized authorities in the field of
Pennsylvania German fraktur, broadsides, and genealogy. They began
their research on fraktur in 1971 and over the ensuing years they have
recorded the family history data from more than 30,000 examples.
Information about the overall meeting can be found at
http://data.memberclicks.com/site/marac/Harrisburg_Final_PDF.pdf.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference Fall Meeting
Theme: The Politics of Archives
When: November 11-13, 2010
Where: Harrisburg, PA
Hotel: Harrisburg Hilton, Downtown Harrisburg
Room rate: $119
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Mary K. Mannix
Maryland Room Manager
C. Burr Artz Public Library
Frederick County Public Libraries
Frederick, MD
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