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Focusing
on Photographs: Identification and Preservation presented by the September 22 & 23, 2009 For more
information and to register online, go to http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=8ce68ab3-6dac-4cb4-ad3b-ec8110133946. This two-day program will focus on the fundamentals of
identifying and caring for photographic collections. Using lecture and hands-on
demonstrations, topics will be intertwined over the course of the program to
give participants a holistic view of identifying photographic materials, caring
for these collections, developing appropriate handling procedures, and
establishing safe storage environments. Day 1 *Photographic processes and structure *Identification and care of cased photographs and 19th
and 20th century prints *Handling and labeling photographic materials *Housing solutions for photographic collections Day 2 *Preservation considerations for photographic collections *Identification of negatives, color prints, and digital
prints *Environmental guidelines for photographs *Cold storage for photograph collections Speakers: Gary E. Albright, Paper and
Photograph Conservator, Private Practice, Barbara Lemmen, Senior
Photograph Conservator, Gawain Weaver, Photograph
Conservator, Private Practice, Rachel Wetzel, Photograph
Conservator, The program is intended for
collections care staff responsible for photographic collections, such as
librarians, archivists, curators, collections managers, stewards of historic
house museums, and records. Fee: $200 CCAHA members/$225
non-members. Major funding for this program is generously provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Hosted
and cosponsored by The Athenaeum of
Philadelphia. For more
information and to register online, go to http://guest.cvent.com/EVENTS/Info/Summary.aspx?e=8ce68ab3-6dac-4cb4-ad3b-ec8110133946. Still have questions? Visit our Education
Program Calendar at www.ccaha.org, call 215-545-0613 or email pso@xxxxxxxxx. Kim Andrews Preservation Services Officer 215-545-0613 (phone) 215-735-9313 (fax) Are you a member institution of the |