When

Wednesday October 5, 2016 from 10:15 AM to 5:00 PM MDT
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Where

Denver Public Library 
B2 Conference Center
Central Library
10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204  

 
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Contact

Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts 
Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts 
215-545-0613 
events@ccaha.org 
 

Giving Voice:
Interpreting & Preserving Oral Histories 

After countless advances in audiovisual technology during the 20th century, libraries, archives, museums, and historical societies, families, and individuals set out to capture the stories of the past through recordings. This oral history material was preserved using magnetic recording tapes, film, and digital formats—many now obsolete. Any oral history material in collections should be considered at-risk until an institution conscientiously develops strategies to preserve it.

This conference, intended for archivists, librarians, collections managers, and any other collections staff working with oral histories, brings together noted historians and preservation experts to discuss best practices and methods for capturing and sharing oral histories.
 
Topics include: 
  • Best practices for collecting stories 
  • Basic principles for managing oral histories within your repository
  • Strategies for preserving audiovisual materials
  • Providing access
  • Outreach and exhibition
  • Reaching and documenting underrepresented groups

Speakers: 

George Blood, President, George Blood Audio and Video

Doug Boyd, Director, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries

Charles Hardy III, Professor of History, West Chester University

Abby Hoverstock, Senior Archivist/Librarian Western History and Genealogy, Denver Public Library

James X. Kroll, Manager of Western History and Genealogy Department and the Blair/Caldwell Branch, Denver Public Library

Bertram Lyons, Senior Consultant, AVPreserve
 
Funding for this program was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities, with additional funding from The Pew Charitable Trusts, the Independence Foundation, and The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation.

More Information

• Lunch will be provided at this program. During the registration process, you will be asked to choose a lunch selection. 
• Refunds will be given, minus a $25 cancellation fee, until two weeks prior to the program date.
• If you have special needs, please contact CCAHA three weeks prior to the program so that accommodations can be made.

The Denver Public Library connects people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen community. The Western History/Genealogy Department's Archives collection comprises material on the American West, particularly Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region; on the twentieth-century environmental conservation movement in the United States; and on the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division "Ski Troops" of World War II. In addition, the African American Research Library archives provides archival collections about the integral role and history of African Americans in the Rocky Mountain West. All 7,000 archival collections are described in the online catalog.

The Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is a nonprofit conservation facility specializing in the treatment of works on paper, photographs, and books through conservation and state-of-the-art digital imaging services. Founded in 1977, CCAHA serves nonprofit cultural institutions, private individuals, and other collecting organizations. CCAHA’s preservation services staff present educational programs, conduct preservation assessments, and develop emergency preparedness plans. CCAHA also offers fellowships, fundraising support, and disaster assistance.