[SOA] Conference on the History and Preservation of Maps - November 2 and 3, 2011.

[PSO]

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.  

SPEAKERS

Deborah Boyer, Project Manager, Azavea
Martin Brückner, Associate Professor, English Department, Center for Material Culture Studies, University of Delaware
Joseph Garver, Librarian for Research Services, Harvard Map Collection, Harvard University 
Ronald E. Grim, Curator of Maps, Norman B. Leventhal Map Center, Boston Public Library
John Hessler, Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, Senior Cartographic Librarian, Geography and Map Division, Library of Congress
Jim Hinz, Director of Book Conservation, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Richard Homer, Conservation Assistant, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Bruce Laverty, Gladys Brooks Curator of Architecture, Athenaeum of Philadelphia
Jessica Makin, Manager of Housing & Framing, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts
Abraham Parrish, Department Director, Map Department, Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University
Samantha Sheesley, Conservator, Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts

Information about our speakers, host, and cosponsors is available at: 
www.ccaha.org/education/program-calendar

LOCATION & TIMES

The Athenaeum of Philadelphia 
219 South 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Wednesday, November 2, and Thursday, November 3, 2011
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Registration & refreshments
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Program

An optional tour of the Athenaeum of Philadelphia's map storage and digital imaging center is being offered at the end of the day on November 2.  Spaces are limited and pre-registration is requested.

NOTES

* Lunch will not be provided. However, a list of local restaurants will be available.
* Refunds will be given until two weeks prior to program date, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
* If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the workshop date so that accommodations can be made.

REGISTRATION & FEES 

$225 	CCAHA members
$250	Non-members

Registration Deadline: October 21, 2011

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 ten 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 pso at ccaha.org



KIMBERLY MAGYAR
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23RD STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA  19103
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e KMAGYAR at CCAHA.ORG 

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