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2022 Georgia Archives Preventive Conservation Workshop Now Virtual

We are pleased to announce that the Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art and Artifacts workshop, held 1-3 April, is now available both in-person and virtually through Teams! All workshops are open for registration, with the option of a discounted rate for signing up for all four. Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art and Artifacts:… Continue Reading 2022 Georgia Archives Preventive Conservation Workshop Now Virtual

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2021 Paper and Painting Conservation & Preservation Workshop Series

The Georgia Archives Conservation Department together with Paintings Conservator Jennifer Bullock are excited to present four 3-day workshops in 2021 on the conservation and preservation of paintings and paper artifacts: • Preventive Conservation: Care of Archives, Art and Artifacts: 19-21 March – $150• Paper Conservation: Infilling Losses and lnpainting of Paper Objects: 21-23 May- $300•… Continue Reading 2021 Paper and Painting Conservation & Preservation Workshop Series

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Reward Excellent Work in Archives – Call for Awards Nominations

Do you know someone who has done outstanding work using, preserving, or making historical records more accessible? Think about an historical or genealogical society, library, museum, county or municipal government, researcher, local historian, educator, or student. The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council (GHRAC) wants to encourage and reward their exceptional efforts. GHRAC established the Outstanding… Continue Reading Reward Excellent Work in Archives – Call for Awards Nominations

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RESCHEDULED DATES: Spring Book and Paper Conservation/Preservation Workshop Series

The Georgia Archives Conservation Department together with the Big River Bindery are excited to present four 3-day workshops in 2020 on the conservation and preservation of books and paper artifacts: • Preservation Management for Cultural Heritage Institutions – July 17 – 19 ($200) • Introduction to Paper Conservation – August 7 – 9 ($350) •… Continue Reading RESCHEDULED DATES: Spring Book and Paper Conservation/Preservation Workshop Series

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Migration and Settlement in Early Georgia – July 2020 Georgia Archives Virtual Lunch and Learn

On Friday, July 10, 2020, noon-1:00 p.m., the Georgia Archives’ virtual Lunch and Learn program will be available to the public. Migration and Settlement in Early Georgia will be presented by Georgia Archives’ Collections Manager, Dr. Hendry Miller.This presentation explores migration and settlement patterns in Colonial Georgia, focusing on what brought people to the southeast,… Continue Reading Migration and Settlement in Early Georgia – July 2020 Georgia Archives Virtual Lunch and Learn

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UPDATE: Georgia Archives Spring Book and Paper Conservation/Preservation Workshop Series

Registration open for Conservation Enclosures for Libraries and ArchivesDate: June 12 – 14, 2020Fees: $350Location: Georgia Archives, Morrow, GA (Greater Atlanta)Register at: http://www.cvent.com/d/8hqvbqRegistration deadline: June 5, 2020Registration fees include all materials, and lunch and snacks will be provided.Should the minimum number of attendees not be met by the registration deadline, the workshop will be postponed… Continue Reading UPDATE: Georgia Archives Spring Book and Paper Conservation/Preservation Workshop Series

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Georgia Archives’ March 2020 Lunch and Learn

“Hello, My Name is…” A History of Georgia Politicians with Unusual Names On Friday, March 13, 2020, noon-1:00 p.m., the Georgia Archives’ Lunch and Learn program will be “Hello My Name Is…”: A History of Georgia Politicians with Unusual Names by Junior Historian Andrew Bramlett. Some Georgian politicians with unusual names in the presentation include… Continue Reading Georgia Archives’ March 2020 Lunch and Learn

GHRAC announces Georgia Archives Institute Stipend

The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Council, in conjunction with the University of Georgia and the Georgia Archives, has available one stipend to cover attendance at the 2020 Georgia Archives Institute (GAI). The stipend is funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) and is contingent on congressional authorization of continued… Continue Reading GHRAC announces Georgia Archives Institute Stipend