DHP statewide

ARCHIVES Month
OCTOBER 2008

South Central Region Archives Month Program:

Building Bridges: Making Historical Records Relevant in the Classroom

October 31, 2008- 9:00am - 4:00pm at the Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton

This is a practical one-day workshop that will help the bridge the gap between teachers and their community's cultural organizations.

As New York State educators work to meet the needs of their students while simultaneously being concerned with state education standards and testing, New York's cultural organizations are also working to develop programming and resources that will prove to be relevant to the classroom experience. Participants in this full-day workshop will walk away with: a better understanding of the New York State Standards for Education; an inside perspective from a teacher; in-depth knowledge of some of the leading programs offered by New York's cultural organizations; hands-on experience in working to develop education programs that meet the needs of students, teachers and cultural organizations.

To download the registration form for this workshop click here

click here for a word document registration form

Registration for this workshop is $40-- breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Payment can be mailed with registration form, or pay with a credit card online here

FREE! Archives Month Posters Available!

October is Archives Month and you can receive FREE posters to help in the celebrations! The posters are about 18" by 12" and come with information on the State Archives website for event listings in the state-- make sure you have included your event listing at: www.nysarchives.org

The posters are FREE and multiple quantities can be obtained by contacting Stephanie Lehner, DHP Regional Archivist at stephanie@upstatehistory.org or by calling 800.895.1648-- get yours while supplies last!

Archives Month Events Happening in the South Central DHP Region:

October 2, 2008: The Interlaken Grange #160 and the Interlaken Historical Society in Seneca County present "Slides of Old Interlaken." An opportunity to see and discuss slides representing over 100 years of history for the Village of Interlaken and the Town of Covert. The program will be help on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00pm at the Interlaken Grange Hall, West Covert Road and Route 96 in Covert. The program is free and refreshments will be served. For additional information please contact Phillip Stannard, Interlaken Grange Secretary at 607.532.4627 or at pstannar@rochester.rr.com

October 19, 2008: The Victory History Center in Cayuga County will be hosting an open house on Sunday October 19 from noon to 4:00pm. They will be highlighting their display of common schools districts in the "greater Victory area" from 1854 and also have local musical entertainment. Their firemen will also have chicken barbecue across the road from the history center from 11:30 until sold out. The Victory History Center is located on Route 38 and 370 in Victor, NY.

How Will You Celebrate Archives Month?

Archives Month is an annual month-long observance of the importance of archival and historical records to people's lives. The observance of Archives Month began in New York in the late 1980s when groups of archivists in various regions of the State decided to hold special events and activities at a particular time each year to increase public awareness of the relevance of archives to modern life.

October 2008 is American Archives Mont and a very special year for the New York State Archives. It is the 30th anniversary of the Archives and the 20th anniversary of the Documentary Heritage Program! Here' a great opportunity to raise awareness among key audiences of the value of archives and archivists and engage local communities in exploring the heritage, culture and wealth of history we New Yorkers share! At the same time, it is a way to emphasize that the evidence of this history exists in the historical documents, photographs and artificats that cultural institutions such as archives, historical societies, libraries, and museums commit to collect, and make available. .

We encourage museums, archives, and other historical records repositories to plan events that highlight their own historical records holdings. Over the past several years different organizations have celebrated Archives Month in a variety of ways, both big and small. Types of activities have included:

• Displays & Exhibits
• Dinners, Banquets, & Awards Presentations
• Family History or Genealogy Days
• Lectures, Film or Slide Shows
• Open Houses or Special Tours

The reasons for participating in Archives Month are substantial. Increased public awareness of historical records can translate into increased financial support. Outreach activities can also help the general public and resource allocators such as trustees, administrators, and local and state legislators appreciate and understand the true importance of historical records.

To help you plan your activities, the State Archives has published an Archives Month Action Guide, available on-line at www.archives.nysed.gov

If you are holding an Archives Month event, we encourage you to submit the information to us for the Statewide & South Central Events Calendars. To register an event, please send us the following information: Date of event, Time, Location (with complete address), Sponsoring Organization(s), Organizational URL, Contact Name & Address, Contact Telephone Number, Type of Program, and Description of Program (1-3 lines only please).

Sent this information to Stephanie Lehner, South Central Regional Archivist for posting to this website. Send information to:

Upstate History Alliance, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta, NY 13820. Or fax to 607.431.9524. Or email stephanie@upstatehistory.org


	ARCHIVES Month OCTOBER 2008 South Central Region Archives Month Program: Building Bridges: Making Historical Records Relevant in the Classroom October 31, 2008- 9:00am - 4:00pm at the Roberson Museum and Science Center, Binghamton This is a practical one-day workshop that will help the bridge the gap between teachers and their community's cultural organizations. As New York State educators work to meet the needs of their students while simultaneously being concerned with state education standards and testing, New York's cultural organizations are also working to develop programming and resources that will prove to be relevant to the classroom experience. Participants in this full-day workshop will walk away with: a better understanding of the New York State Standards for Education; an inside perspective from a teacher; in-depth knowledge of some of the leading programs offered by New York's cultural organizations; hands-on experience in working to develop education programs that meet the needs of students, teachers and cultural organizations. To download the registration form for this workshop click here click here for a word document registration form Registration for this workshop is $40-- breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee. Payment can be mailed with registration form, or pay with a credit card online here FREE! Archives Month Posters Available! October is Archives Month and you can receive FREE posters to help in the celebrations! The posters are about 18" by 12" and come with information on the State Archives website for event listings in the state-- make sure you have included your event listing at: www.nysarchives.org The posters are FREE and multiple quantities can be obtained by contacting Stephanie Lehner, DHP Regional Archivist at stephanie@upstatehistory.org or by calling 800.895.1648-- get yours while supplies last! Archives Month Events Happening in the South Central DHP Region: October 2, 2008: The Interlaken Grange #160 and the Interlaken Historical Society in Seneca County present "Slides of Old Interlaken." An opportunity to see and discuss slides representing over 100 years of history for the Village of Interlaken and the Town of Covert. The program will be help on Thursday, October 2 at 7:00pm at the Interlaken Grange Hall, West Covert Road and Route 96 in Covert. The program is free and refreshments will be served. For additional information please contact Phillip Stannard, Interlaken Grange Secretary at 607.532.4627 or at pstannar@rochester.rr.com October 19, 2008: The Victory History Center in Cayuga County will be hosting an open house on Sunday October 19 from noon to 4:00pm. They will be highlighting their display of common schools districts in the "greater Victory area" from 1854 and also have local musical entertainment. Their firemen will also have chicken barbecue across the road from the history center from 11:30 until sold out. The Victory History Center is located on Route 38 and 370 in Victor, NY. How Will You Celebrate Archives Month? Archives Month is an annual month-long observance of the importance of archival and historical records to people's lives. The observance of Archives Month began in New York in the late 1980s when groups of archivists in various regions of the State decided to hold special events and activities at a particular time each year to increase public awareness of the relevance of archives to modern life. October 2008 is American Archives Mont and a very special year for the New York State Archives. It is the 30th anniversary of the Archives and the 20th anniversary of the Documentary Heritage Program! Here' a great opportunity to raise awareness among key audiences of the value of archives and archivists and engage local communities in exploring the heritage, culture and wealth of history we New Yorkers share! At the same time, it is a way to emphasize that the evidence of this history exists in the historical documents, photographs and artificats that cultural institutions such as archives, historical societies, libraries, and museums commit to collect, and make available. . We encourage museums, archives, and other historical records repositories to plan events that highlight their own historical records holdings. Over the past several years different organizations have celebrated Archives Month in a variety of ways, both big and small. Types of activities have included: • Displays & Exhibits • Dinners, Banquets, & Awards Presentations • Family History or Genealogy Days • Lectures, Film or Slide Shows • Open Houses or Special Tours The reasons for participating in Archives Month are substantial. Increased public awareness of historical records can translate into increased financial support. Outreach activities can also help the general public and resource allocators such as trustees, administrators, and local and state legislators appreciate and understand the true importance of historical records. To help you plan your activities, the State Archives has published an Archives Month Action Guide, available on-line at www.archives.nysed.gov If you are holding an Archives Month event, we encourage you to submit the information to us for the Statewide & South Central Events Calendars. To register an event, please send us the following information: Date of event, Time, Location (with complete address), Sponsoring Organization(s), Organizational URL, Contact Name & Address, Contact Telephone Number, Type of Program, and Description of Program (1-3 lines only please). Sent this information to Stephanie Lehner, South Central Regional Archivist for posting to this website. Send information to: Upstate History Alliance, 11 Ford Avenue, Oneonta, NY 13820. Or fax to 607.431.9524. Or email stephanie@upstatehistory.org