History at Risk Conference
Friday, May 03, 2019, 08:30am - 03:00pm
Contact Jane Nicoll, 708-481-4252.
Our apologies for the invitation getting out so late.
Deadline to register is April 26.
You may register online at direct link: https://bit.ly/2D08m5c.
If you choose to print out and mail the registration card, select page 2 only to avoid printing out the top
decorative portion.
We hope many of you in the region will attend.
History at Risk Conference. May 3, 2019 8:30 - 3 p.m.
Governors State University
$25 PER PERSON; INCLUDES CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH.
SPONSORED BY: THE STEERING COMMITTEE FOR REGIONAL ARCHIVES, SOUTH SUBURBAN HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, FRIENDS OF THE GSU LIBRARY
Across the region South of Chicago, dozens of organizations are involved in ongoing efforts to preserve, evaluate, and celebrate our history.
We invite you to join us to look at our common issues, needs, and concerns to explore some creative responses. For many
months, a group of concerned local historians and librarians have been meeting to discuss ideas for a regional historical archives
and collaboration with regional history groups.
History groups are invited to display materials on your work.
[Table space – 6’ x 3’ wide. Bring your own easel for poster display. Book sales are not permitted.]
Supply firms will be sending catalogs for participants to take home.
The Steering Committee for a Regional Archives: Lydia Morrow Ruetten, Dean of the Library, GSU; Elaine Egdorf, South Suburban
Heritage Association; Jane Nicoll, Park Forest Historical Society; Tyrone Haymore, Robbins Historical Society; Phyllis Monks, Crete Area
Historical Society; Kevin Korst, Oak Lawn Public Library; Barbara Dust, Lansing Historical Society; Paul Blobaum, University Archivist,
GSU; Kerry Adams, Library Staff, GSU; Larry McClellan, Retired University Professor, GSU.
Information is available from the University Archivist,
Please respond by April 26 using the enclosed Registration Card, or register online at https://bit.ly/2D08m5c with credit card.
If you are interested and cannot attend but would like future notifications, contact
History at Risk South of Chicago
What is the national story about risks to collections?
What issues and risks do we all anticipate?
Creating a Regional Archives
What models exist?
How can a regional archives provide support for local work?
What might a regional archives look like?
Caring for Collections
What are the key issues and practical tools for local
collections?
Outreach and Advocacy
How do we use communications tools, models for support,
and partnerships?
The conference will include brief, introductory workshops on
collections care and disaster planning. Participants will be
able to attend both workshops.
Location Governors State University, One University Parkway, University Park, IL
Visit South Suburban Heritage Association on Facebook for a copy of the invitation letter.
