Conference on history and preservation of maps

Exploring Maps: History, Fabrication, and Preservation
The Athenaeum of Philadelphia
219 South 6th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
November 2-3, 2011
9am - 5 pm

Presented by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts.
Cosponsored and hosted by The Athenaeum of Philadelphia

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.

Registration and Fees

    $225 CCAHA members
    $250 Non-members

Registration, secure credit card payment, and additional program
information are available on our website at:

    <URL:http://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:
<URL:http://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 <URL:http://www.ccaha.org>.

Questions? Call 215-545-0613 or email pso<-a t->ccaha< . >org

About CCAHA: The Conservation Center for Art and 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
<URL:http://www.ccaha.org> or find us on Facebook.

Kimberly Magyar
Preservation Services Assistant
264 S. 23rd Street
Philadelphia PA 19103
215-545-0613 f 215-735-9313


                                  ***
                  Conservation DistList Instance 25:9
                 Distributed: Thursday, August 4, 2011
                        Message Id: cdl-25-9-012
                                  ***