MUSEUM-L Archives

Museum discussion list

MUSEUM-L@HOME.EASE.LSOFT.COM

Options: Use Forum View

Use Monospaced Font
Show Text Part by Default
Show All Mail Headers

Message: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Topic: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]
Author: [<< First] [< Prev] [Next >] [Last >>]

Print Reply
Subject:
From:
"Glenn A. Walsh" <[log in to unmask]>
Reply To:
Museum discussion list <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Fri, 13 Mar 2009 13:40:18 -0700
Content-Type:
text/plain
Parts/Attachments:
text/plain (195 lines)
> Or if the newspapers in question are held at the local or
> regional
> library,...If they feel so inclined they can go
> track down the
> actual article from one of those other institutions.

One caution: photographs. Often libraries keep older newspapers on microfilm and microfilm copies of newspaper photographs are usually of poor quality--and almost always in black-and-white [even if the original newspaper photograph was in color].

If I were you, I would at least try to keep all original newspaper photographs.

gaw

Glenn A. Walsh, Project Director,
Friends of the Zeiss < http://friendsofthezeiss.org >
Electronic Mail - < [log in to unmask] >
SPACE & SCIENCE NEWS, ASTRONOMICAL CALENDAR:
  < http://buhlplanetarium.tripod.com/#news >
Author of History Web Sites on the Internet --
* Buhl Planetarium, Pittsburgh: 
  < http://buhlplanetarium.tripod.com >
* Adler Planetarium, Chicago:
  < http://adlerplanetarium.tripod.com >
* Astronomer, Educator, Optician John A. Brashear:
  < http://johnbrashear.tripod.com >
* Andrew Carnegie & Carnegie Libraries: 
  < http://andrewcarnegie.tripod.com > 
* Duquesne Incline cable-car railway, Pittsburgh: 
  < http://incline.pghfree.net >
* Public Transit:
  < http://andrewcarnegie2.tripod.com/transit >


--- On Thu, 3/12/09, Susan Kline <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> From: Susan Kline <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] Newspaper clippings
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Date: Thursday, March 12, 2009, 4:57 PM
> Margaret,
> 
> Unless the clippings come as a very important part of a
> larger collection of
> personal papers, then I'd try not to collect them. If
> you do take them,
> photocopy them on archival quality paper and discard the
> originals.
> 
> Or if the newspapers in question are held at the local or
> regional
> library, you could have a volunteer compile a list of
> article citations from
> what a person wants to donate and the group them into
> different subjects.
> That would serve as a good guide or bibliography for
> researchers who want to
> use newspaper sources. If they feel so inclined they can go
> track down the
> actual article from one of those other institutions.
> 
> Susan
> 
> On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 7:27 AM, Margaret Fredrickson
> <[log in to unmask]>wrote:
> 
> > I am trying to set up policies, procedures, and
> processes relating to
> > newspaper clippings. Our small town historical society
> uses Past Perfect,
> > so that we can catalog, sort, etc.
> > but for the physical storage do you keep clippings
> together by donor, date,
> > topic, ?
> > Where do you draw the line and say "We don't
> keep this"?
> >
> >
> >  Peggy Fredrickson
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> > 978-254-5721
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >  On Mar 11, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Tracey King wrote:
> >
> >  THOMAS & ASSOCIATES, INC./ www.artstaffing.com
> > The leading art staffing and art career services firm
> presents:
> >
> > HOW TO FIND A JOB IN THE ARTS IN CHALLENGING TIMES
> >           A Workshop for Emerging and Mid-Career
> >                      Arts & Culture Professionals
> >
> > WHAT:
> > How to Find a Job in the Arts in Challenging Times is
> a two-hour
> > workshop developed specifically for job seekers in the
> arts and
> > culture sector. Whether you want to work in galleries,
> museums,
> > art centers, performing arts, or auction houses,
> experts from
> > Thomas & Associates, Inc. will provide you with
> essential information
> > and action steps to start and advance your career.
> > Refreshments will be served.
> >
> > WHEN:
> > 6:00-8:30 pm, Thursday, March 26, 2009
> > Workshop begins promptly at 6.30pm.
> > Check-in and Networking begins at 6.00pm.
> >
> > WHERE:
> > Spertus, 610 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
> >
> >
> > Don't miss this important opportunity to:
> >
> > - Understand the current job market and developing
> trends
> > - Identify your skills & match them to job
> opportunities
> > - Manage your job search
> > - Strengthen your resume and cover letter
> > - Prepare for and succeed with your job interview
> >
> > Space is limited! Pre-payment is required.
> > Secure your registration through www.artstaffing.com
> or contact
> > Tracey King, Senior Associate/Chicago at 312.650.5220
> >
> > Reduced Rate: $99 per person
> > Special Rate: $45 for members of Chicago's EMP
> Group
> >
> > Click here to register:
> http://artstaffing.com/artcareer/workshop.html
> >
> > Presenter:
> > Geri Thomas, President of Thomas & Associates,
> Inc., has been involved
> > with arts & culture organizations internationally
> for more than 25 years
> > and conducts numerous professional development
> workshops on careers,
> > employment and workforce issues.
> >
> > "The career services you need to get the arts
> & culture position you want."
> >
> > Geri Thomas, President
> > Tracey King, Senior Associate
> > Thomas & Associates, Inc.
> > 400 East Randolph, Prof. Bldg. #205
> > Chicago, IL 60601
> > Phone:  312.650.5220
> > www.artstaffing.com
> >
> > Posted on 03/09/2009
> >
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> > You have subscribed with [log in to unmask] to
> receive this
> > information from artstaffing.com.
> > To unsubscribe please follow this link:
> > http://artstaffing.com/unsubscribe.html
> >
> > Geri Thomas, President
> > Thomas & Associates, Inc.
> > 6 East 39th Street, Suite 1200
> > New York, NY 10016
> > (tel.) 212-779-7059
> > www.artstaffing.com
> >
> > Or in our Chicago office, contact:
> >
> > Tracey King, Senior Associate
> > 400 East Randolph, Professional Building
> > Suite 206
> > Chicago, IL 60601
> > (tel.) 312-650-5220
> > [log in to unmask]> (without the quotes).


      

=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:

The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).

If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).

ATOM RSS1 RSS2