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Subject: Conference on the History and Preservation of Maps - Save the
date! November 2 and 3, 2011.
Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:30:42 -0400
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EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
EXPLORING MAPS: HISTORY, FABRICATION, AND PRESERVATION
Presented by the Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Philadelphia, PA – November 2 and 3, 2011
Cosponsored and hosted by
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The great majority of maps were produced for practical use, not designed
to last. Many are oversize and have been folded or rolled for storage
over the years. Often maps were created using media that has not proven
stable with time. In each case, the practicality of the map has worked
against the likelihood of its long-term preservation and has presented
conservation challenges. Maps that remain intact today are consequently
even more valuable, not only for their aesthetic beauty but also for the
rare insight they offer into the landscapes and world views of the past.
This program will provide an overview of the history of maps and address
predominant issues in their care and preservation. Speakers will also
explore creative, innovative approaches to reinterpreting and
revitalizing historic maps through advances in preservation and technology.
LOCATION & TIME
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 South 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Wednesday, November 2 & Thursday, November 3, 2011
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
REGISTRATION & FEES
$225 CCAHA members
$250 Non-members
Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program
information are available on our website at:
www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar
The Academy of Certified Archivists will award five Accreditation
Recertification Credits (ARCs) to eligible Certified Archivists (CAs)
attending this program. For more information, go to:
www.certifiedarchivists.org.
Major funding for this program was generously provided by the National
Endowment for the Humanities, with additional support from the
Philadelphia Council on the Arts, the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, and
the Independence Foundation.
To learn more about CCAHA and its programs and services, please visit
www.ccaha.org.
QUESTIONS? Call 215-545-0613 or email [log in to unmask]
ABOUT CCAHA
The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is the
country's largest nonprofit conservation facility serving cultural,
research and educational institutions, as well as individuals and
private organizations. CCAHA's mission is to provide expertise and
leadership in the preservation of the world's cultural heritage. CCAHA
specializes in the treatment of works of art on paper, such as drawings,
prints, maps, posters, historic wallpaper, photographs, rare books,
scrapbooks, and manuscripts, along with related materials like parchment
and papyrus. CCAHA also offers digital imaging services, on-site
consultations, educational programs, fellowships, and emergency
conservation services.
For information on additional educational opportunities, visit
www.ccaha.org or find us on Facebook.
KIMBERLY MAGYAR
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103
t 215.545.0613 f 215.735.9313
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