Connecting to collections, a call to action, the National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007 video highlights and keynote addresses
Connecting to collections, a call to action, June 27-28, 2007, the National Conservation Summit, summit highlights
Connecting to collections, a call to action, the National Conservation Summit, Washington, DC, June 27-28, 2007, video highlights and keynote addresses
National Conservation Summit, video highlights and keynote addresses
National Conservation Summit, June 27-28, 2007
Responsibility
[video production, Icon Communications].
Meeting
National Conservation Summit (2007 : Washington, D.C.)
Place of Publication
Washington, D.C
Publisher
Institute of Museum and Library Services,
Date of Publication
2007.
Physical Description
2 videodiscs (ca. 2 hrs., 30 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (19 p. : ill. ; 19 cm.)
Notes
Title from root menu.
"Institute of Museum and Library Services; Heritage Preservation, the National Institute for Conservation; Smithsonian Donald W. Reynolds Center for American Art and Portraiture."
Contents
Disc 1: Opening remarks -- Connecting to expertise -- Connecting to technology -- Agency chairmen -- [Presentation by] Girl Scout Troop 4563. -- Disc 2: Connecting to funders -- Connecting to the public -- Keynote address, Allen Weinstein -- Keynote address, Francie Alexander.
Summary
Representatives of small and medium-sized museums and libraries from every state, including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, met with national leaders in the nation's capitol on June 27-28, 2007. The summit explored strategies for preserving endangered collections, harnessing new technologies, engaging the public in conservation efforts, and identifying funding resources.
Includes information on the types of cemeteries in the United States, as well as how to do research in and about them (includes information on photographing and rubbing tombstones)
The New England Historic Genealogical Society lectures on tape
Notes
Pamphlet includes bibliographical references and index.
David C. Dearborn, lecturer.
Contents
Introduction -- Where to begin -- If you can't find the marriage record -- Some marriage record substitutes (overview) -- Published indexes and finding aids: IGI, AGBI, the Register, PERSI, Torrey -- County histories ("mugbooks") -- Manuscripts -- Family Bible records -- Church records -- Newspaper notices -- Private record (sampler) -- Gravestones -- Census records -- Death records -- Obituaries -- Divorce records -- Deeds -- Probate (of wife's parent or sibling) -- Widow's military pension -- Court records -- Conclusion.
Summary
Provides advice on genealogical resources to search to locate the maiden name of female ancestors.
"Included are 37 active churches: 3 churches of the past, 10 denominations ; film of 25 sanctuaries with narration by ministers and lay persons from their respective churches.
Contents: A brief history of Lititz is included in the Introduction --- Forgotten Seasons (the name of the current Bed and Breakfast at the site of a landmark tavern of early 18th century) --- Who Are The Moravians? ---. Education and Music --- Worldliness --- War --- Picture Perfect Memories
a production of WITF and the people of Lititz ; producer, Sandy Kern ; executive producer, Thomas E. Keck, Angel Hernandez.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, Pa
Publisher
WITF,
Date of Publication
2003.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (57 min.) : digital, 4 3/4 in.
Summary
In October 2003, a group of volunteers from the Lititz area set out to capture the the stories and images the felt depicted a typical day-in-the-life of Lititz, Pennsylvania. using home camcorders, they've created a video scrapbook of the people, places and happenings that make up their community
a production of WITF, Harrisburg, PA ; producer, Sandy Kern.
Place of Publication
Harrisburg, PA
Publisher
WITF, c2006.
Physical Description
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Notes
Originally shown as a segment of WITF's television series, Our town.
On container: "A production of WITF and the people of Millerville."
Contents
Bonus features: Organ at First United Methodist Church -- Millersville walkabout.
Summary
"For a few weeks one spring, a group of volunteers in Millersville used their home camcorders to create a video scrapbook of the people, places and happenings that make their Lancaster County town so special."-- Container.
