I thought the members of this list might like to know that the slate of presenters has now been finalized for CCAHA's upcoming program, Architectural Records Symposium: Managing and Preserving Design Records, which is being held July 16 & 17 at the Chicago History Museum . Pre program tours have also been arranged for those attendees arriving in Chicago on the Sunday afternoon prior to the program. Registration information for our Architectural Records Symposium: Managing and Preserving Design Records, is available below and on our web at http://www.ccaha.org/workshop_cal.php. . We would appreciate your sharing this information with your colleagues and membership, and apologize for cross-postings. Thank you. The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) presents: Architectural Records Symposium: Managing and Preserving Design Records July 16 & 17, 2007 Chicago, IL Held at and cosponsored by the Chicago History Museum About the Program Architectural Records Symposium: Managing and Preserving Design Records Architectural records are vital documentation of our built environment and provide insight into social and economic trends throughout history. However, collecting, managing, preserving, and providing access to these records can often feel like a monumental task for those charged with their care. Speakers at this symposium will address the challenges involved in managing architectural records collections, on both theoretical and practical levels, through case studies, lectures, and demonstrations. Participants will learn about the significance of architectural records; the array of materials and methods used to create them, from the earliest processes to those in use today; collecting policies; appraisal; intellectual control; preventive and remedial preservation measures; innovations in conservation treatment; methods of access; reformatting; and management of electronic files; as well as have opportunities to engage in discussions with fellow participants who are managing similar collections. This symposium is intended for archivists, librarians, curators, historic preservation officers, records managers, historians, and architects who are involved in collecting, preserving, and providing access to architectural, landscape, and historic preservation records in cultural institutions and architectural firms. Stipends CCAHA is pleased to offer a limited number of stipends of up to $750 to help defray travel, lodging, and registration costs associated with attending Architectural Records Symposium: Managing and Preserving Design Records. To be eligible, individuals must work in a non-profit institution that is open to the public with an annual operating budget of less than $500,000. In awarding the stipends, preference will be given to those applicants who are directly responsible for the care of the architectural records collected by their institution. Stipend applications must be postmarked by June 5, 2007 Applicants must submit: * A one-page letter of interest that addresses their institution's need for staff training in this area and their commitment to preserving architectural records * A brief institutional profile or brochure * A brief description of architectural records held by the institution * Proof of tax exempt status * A letter of support from Director or President of Board of Trustees * Applicant's resume Applicants will be notified of the status of their application four weeks prior to the program. For additional information on the application process, please call the Preservation Services Office at 215-545-0613. Speakers: Lori Boyer, Exhibitions and Collections Manager, Department of Architecture and Design, Art Institute of Chicago Kristine Fallon, FAIA, President, Kristine Fallon and Associates, Inc. Joan Irving, Head of Paper Section, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts Bruce Laverty, Curator of Architecture, The Athenaeum of Philadelphia Waverly Lowell, Curator, Environmental Design Archives, College of Environmental Design, University of California William J. Maher, University Archivist, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Tawny Ryan Nelb, Archivist and Records Consultant, Nelb Archival Consulting, Inc. Lois Olcott Price, Senior Conservator and Winterthur Assistant Professor in Art Conservation, Winterthur Museum and Country Estate Pauline Saliga, Executive Director, Society of Architectural Historians and Charnley-Persky House Museum Foundation Laura Tatum, Architectural Records Archivist, Manuscripts and Archives, Yale University Library William Whitaker, Curator and Collections Manager, Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania Karen Widi, Library and Records Manager, Skidmore, Owing & Merrill LLP Mary Woolever, Archivist, Ryerson and Burnham Libraries at the Art Institute of Chicago Reception After the program on July 16th, registrants are invited to attend a reception and tour at the Charnley-Persky House Museum, national headquarters for the Society of Architectural Historians. Pre-registration is required for the reception and a small fee applies. Chicago Architecture Tours CCAHA has arranged 2 tours for program participants on Sunday, July 15, 2007. The Chicago Architecture Foundation's acclaimed Architecture River Cruise spotlights more than 50 architecturally significant sites along the Chicago River. Symposium attendees are invited to cruise the city at 5:00 pm for the reduced rate of $22.00 per person. The Chicago History Museum has arranged a walking tour of Chicago's Gold Coast, a trip through the Astor Street historic district's opulent mansions and elegant town homes. This tour is being offered at 12:00 pm and costs $10.00 per person. Pre-registration and payment for both of these programs are required (see registration form). For more information or questions contact CCAHA. REGISTRATION FORM Architectural Records Symposium: Managing and Preserving Design Program Dates: Monday, July 16 & Tuesday, July 17, 2007 Registrations must be postmarked by July 2, 2007. Program Fees: ___ $200.00 Registration fee for two-day program ___ $10.00 Reception & Tour, Society of Architectural Historians (optional) ___ $22.00 River Cruise Architectural Tour (optional) ___ $10.00 Gold Coast Walking Tour (optional) Total Fee/s Enclosed: ____ Check made payable to CCAHA MasterCard (complete information Visa below) Credit Card Number ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date__________________________________________________ Name as it appears on credit card ______________________________________ NOTES Lunch will not be provided, however there are many nearby restaurants. Refunds will be given until two weeks prior to program date. If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the program so that accommodations can be made. Area hotel information will be provided with registration confirmation letter, or contact CCAHA. Please send completed registration form and fee to: Preservation Services Office Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) 264 South 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 Some of the following information will be distributed to workshop participants. Name (Mr./Ms.) Job Title Institution Address Address Phone Fax E-Mail Laura Hortz Stanton Director of Preservation Services Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts 264 S. 23rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 Phone: 215-545-0613 Fax: 215-735-9313 Email: [log in to unmask] ========================================================= 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] . 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