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Georgia Archives Month Activities - October 2010
ARTHUR MOORE METHODIST MUSEUM, LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES
Blest Be the Tie that Binds; Historical Families in MethodismWhen: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
2:00 p.m.
Where: Arthur Moore Methodist Museum, Library and Archives
Epworth by the Sea
100 Arthur Moore Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
Description: Talk will be about the importance of historical records in researching Methodist families.
For more information: Contact Judi Fergus, Director, 912-638-4050,
mmm_lib@bellsouth.net or visit
www.mooremethdistmuseum.org
ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER
The Face of America: Early Photographic Portraits from the Collections of George and Susan WhiteleyWhen: October 9, 2010 – January 29, 2011
Hours: Wednesday – Saturday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
Description: Exceptional and rare images from the dawn of photography cover the birth and growth of the medium through nearly three decades, 1840–1865. The major technological advances in photographic processes are represented, including daguerreotypes and ambrotypes, along with innovative stylistic techniques in the development of portraiture. A variety of subjects are displayed, from family pets, post mortem scenes, occupational and military subjects, and the work of nineteenth-century master photographers.
These unique, historical images have been passionately collected for over thirty years by Atlanta residents George and Susan Whiteley.
The Face of America is a featured exhibition of this year’s Daguerreian Society annual symposium hosted by the Atlanta History Center in conjunction with Atlanta Celebrates Photography. This exhibition is free to the public.
For more information: Call 404-814-4000 or visit
www.AtlantaHistoryCenter.comFor more information on the Daguerreian Society: Call 412-221-0306 or visit
www.daguerre.org
AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY, REESE LIBRARY, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS Ancient Days in AugustaWhen: Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2:30 p.m.
Where: University Hall Room 157
Augusta State University
2500 Walton Way
Augusta, Georgia 30904
Description: Lectures will be given by Mr. Erick Montgomery, Executive Director of Historic Augusta, and Mr. Joseph M. Lee III, author of "Augusta: A Postcard History". Mr. Montgomery's talk is titled "Archival Resources Valuable for Historic Preservation". Special Collection will highlight the digitization of Charles G. Benson's "Ancient Days in Augusta". Written in the early 1950's, this memoir describes late 19th century Augusta. This event is free to students and the public.
For more information: Contact Carol Waggoner-Angleton, 706-667-4904,
spcoll@aug.edu or Reese Library at 706-667-1745
CATHOLIC ARCHDIOCESE OF ATLANTA, OFFICE OF ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
Saving Family Treasures and Parish Records LecturesWhen: Friday, October 1, 2010
1:00pm
Where: Heritage Luncheon
Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church (Central Deanery)
1350 Hearst Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30319
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When: Thursday, October 7, 2010
10:00am
Where: Saint Laurence Catholic Church (NE Metro Deanery)
319 Grayson Highway, Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Description: The Archdiocese of Atlanta’s Office of Archives and Records is sponsoring two lectures, SAVING FAMILY TREASURES AND PARISH RECORDS, at two different parish locations. Advice will be offered on identifying, storing and caring for family heirlooms and parish historical records. The presentation will cover why materials deteriorate, and what can be done to slow down the process. Proper care and handling of important historical materials will ensure that they survive for future generations. The lectures are being presented in honor of Georgia Archives Month, as well as National Archives Month, which are both celebrated every October.
For more information: Contact Carolyn S. Denton, Director of Archives and Records, 404-978-0796,
cdenton@archat.com
CLAYTON COUNTY CLERK OF SUPERIOR AND MAGISTRATE COURTSGeorgia Archives Month ExhibitWhen: October 1-31, 2010
Where: Jury Holding Room, First Floor
Harold R. Banke Justice Center
9151 Tara Boulevard
Jonesboro, GA 30236-4914
Description: Exhibit that shows the different court houses from 1860 to present day. Accompanying the information on the courthouse will be deed records of notable places in Clayton County.
For more information: Contact Angela Pendleton, Deputy Court Clerk Senior,
angela.pendleton@co.clayton.ga.us
EMORY UNIVERSITY, MANUSCRIPT, ARCHIVES, AND RARE BOOK LIBRARY (MARBL)"The Future Belongs to the Discontented: The Life & Legacy of Robert W. Woodruff"
Presented by The Coca-Cola CompanyWhen: October 14, 2010 – March 25, 2011
Hours: Schatten Gallery is open during regular library hours. Please check website prior to your visit,
as hours vary throughout the year.
Where: Schatten Gallery, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University
Description: "The Future Belongs to the Discontented" presents an informative and illuminating portrait of Robert W. Woodruff, Atlanta’s most successful businessman and most generous philanthropist. The exhibition celebrates the completion of the arrangement and description of the Woodruff papers, which are housed in the Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library (MARBL) at Emory University.
For more information: Visit
web.library.emory.edu or contact 404-727-0136,
jdelliq@emory.edu Gallery Talk with Randy Gue, Curator for the Robert W. Woodruff papersWhen: October 21, 2010
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Where: Schatten Gallery, Robert W. Woodruff Library, Emory University
Description: Join Randy Gue, exhibition curator and archivist for the Robert W. Woodruff papers, when he discusses the photographs in the collection and the role of photographer Jay B. Leviton in capturing iconic images of Robert W. Woodruff.
For more information: Visit
web.library.emory.edu or contact 404-727-0136,
jdelliq@emory.edu
THE GREEN-MELDRIM HOUSE
Tours of the Green-Meldrim HouseWhen: October 14, 2010
10:00 a.m-3:30 p.m.
Where:14 West Macon Street
Savannah, GA
Description: Free tours of the Green-Meldrim House, a National Historic Landmark building in Savannah, Georgia. The historic house is an example of Gothic Revival architecture and served as Major General Sherman's headquarters in 1864 during the Civil War.
For more information: Contact Jane W. Pressly, Chairman of Docents,
Janepressly@aol.com
JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Book Signing by President Carter for his new book White House DiaryWhen: Wednesday, October 13th
5:00 p.m.
Where: Museum Lobby, Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
441 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
Description: Carter will be signing his new book
White House Diary. For anyone interested in history and the presidency, this fascinating book is must-have. Each day during his presidency, Jimmy Carter made several entries in a private diary, recording his thoughts, impressions, delights, and frustrations. He offered unvarnished assessments of cabinet members, congressmen, and foreign leaders; he narrated the progress of secret negotiations such as those that led to the Camp David Accords. When his four-year term came to an end in early 1981, the diary amounted to more than five thousand pages. But this extraordinary document has never been made public-until now. By carefully selecting the most illuminating and relevant entries, Carter has provided us with an astonishingly intimate view of his presidency.
The book signing is free and open to the public. You can purchase
White House Diary or any other book by President Carter at the museum gift shop or bring your own copy. President Carter will only sign BOOKS he has written (no photos or memorabilia). In order to get to as many people as possible, President Carter will not be able to pose for pictures or personalize books.
For more information: Contact Tony Clark, Public Affairs, 404-865-7109,
Tony.Clark@nara.gov or visit
www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov
THE LONGSTREET SOCIETY SESQUICENTENNIAL SEMINAR SERIES
From Manassas to Appomattox: James Longstreet, Civil War GeneralWhen: October 9 & 10, 2010
Where: The seminar is headquartered at The Holiday Inn Lanier Centre Hotel, 400 E.E. Butler Parkway, Gainesville, Georgia 30501, 770-531-0907. Special hotel rate for seminar attendees, $75. Hotel costs are not included in seminar registration fees.
Description: The seminar includes expert presentations & lectures, a tour of Longstreet sites in Gainesville, Maintenance project at Longstreet’s Piedmont Hotel & grave site, a silent auction, an evening social and four meals. Featuring: Dr. William Garrett Piston author of
Lee’s Tarnished Lieutenant: James Longstreet & His Place in Southern History. Dr. Rich DiNardo author of J
ames Longstreet: The Man, The Soldier, The Controversy. Colonel Blackjack Travis founder of Alexander's Battalion of Artillery-attached to Longstreet’s Corps (re-enactors). Richard Pilcher, President of The Longstreet Society.
Registration fee: $155 members; $135 Life members; $185 new members (Includes 1 yr. membership)
For more information: Contact the Longstreet Society, P.O. Box 191, Gainesville GA 30503,
www.longstreet.org, 914-381-2147,
longstreet@optonline.com
LUCY CRAFT LANEY MUSEUM OF BLACK HISTORY
"Say It Loud: Images from the 1960s"When: October 1-31, 2010
Where: 1116 Phillips Street
Augusta, GA 30901-2724
Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fees: Adults $5 Seniors $3 Children $2
Description: Display of photographs and memorabilia that primarily feature performer James Brown, but will also include other imagery representative of the historical essence of the era. These images are ones that we have in our archives and shall be placed on display to the public for the first time.
For more information: Contact Ms. Latoya Hollomon, Curatorial Assistant, 706-724-3576,
lhollomon@lucycraftlaneymuseum.com or visit
www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com
MORRIS MUSEUM OF ART
Where: 1 Tenth Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Sunday: Noon–5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays and major holidays
Exhibitions:
Wolf Kahn Pastels
September 11–November 7, 2010
One of America’s premier landscape painters and a master of the difficult medium of pastel, Wolf Kahn is undeniably the greatest colorist of our time. Color is his signature, and he has this to say of his work: “This is my primary interest. I am always trying to get to the danger point, where color either becomes too sweet or too harsh; too noisy or too quiet.” Kahn is represented in the permanent collections of most major American museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the National Academy Museum in New York; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C.; the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and the Morris Museum of Art, among many others. This exhibition celebrates the artist’s eighty-third birthday.
Helen M. Turner: The Woman’s Point of View
October 9, 2010–January 16, 2011
One of America’s premier Impressionist painters, Helen Turner began painting around 1880, when the new Orleans Art Union was formed. She moved to New York City in 1895 where she studied at the Art Students League and with William Meritt Chase. Beginning in 1902, she began to exhibit widely and enjoyed great success, particularly as a painter of women in beautiful garden settings. This exhibition, organized by the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, features three Turner paintings from the Morris Museum’s permanent collection.
October Events and Programs:
Friday, October 1, noon
Films on Friday: Inherit the Wind (1960)
After viewing the film, museum director Kevin Grogan leads a discussion. Please bring a lunch. FREE.
Sunday, October 3, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Artrageous! Family Sunday: The Creative Extravaganza
Join magician and storyteller Chad Crews on an extraordinary journey about reading, dancing, magic, and most importantly, art. Afterwords, create a painting on canvas. FREE.
Sunday, October 3, 2:00 p.m.
Sunday Studio Tour: Painter David Mascaro
Limited space available; register by October 1 by calling 706-828-3803. Morris Museum members only. FREE.
Thursday, October 7, 10:00–11:00 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Toddler Time: Pastel Tree Party!
View works in the exhibition Wolf Kahn Pastels, listen to a classic children's story, and create a pastel drawing. Museum family members, free; nonmembers, $4 per participant. Registration required.
Friday, October 8, 6:00 p.m.
Exhibition Opening: Helen M. Turner: The Woman’s Point of View
Jane Faquin, the exhibition curator, presents the lecture "Helen M. Turner: Overcoming Obstacles, Realizing a Dream." Afterwards, enjoy a sneak peek of the exhibition. FREE.
Saturday, October 9, 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Sunday, October 10, noon–4:00 p.m.
Adult Artist Workshop: Acrylic Painting
Artist Bea Kuhlke teaches acrylic painting techniques for the beginning to intermediate artist. PLU credit may be available for select counties; call for more information. Museum members, $70; nonmembers, $85. Paid registration due October 1.
Sunday, October 10, noon–4:00 p.m.
Pottery Show and Sale
Pottery show and sale on the Riverwalk in front of the museum (in the museum auditorium in case of rain).
Wednesday, October 13, 6:00 p.m.
Southern Circuit Film Series: Pelada
After viewing the movie, enjoy a question-and-answer session with two of the film’s directors, Rebekah Fergusson and Ryan White. Members, free; nonmembers, $3.00.
Friday, October 15, 7:30 p.m.
Southern Soul & Song: The SteelDrivers
The SteelDrivers will perform their blend of bluegrass, country, and Southern rock at the Imperial Theatre. For tickets, call the theatre at 706-722-8341 or to www.imperialtheatre.com.
Sunday, October 17, 2:00 p.m.
Music at the Morris: Amy Christian
Singer Amy Christian, former James Brown backup singer, brings a program of jazz, pop, and standards to the Morris. FREE.
Sunday, October 17, 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Sunday Sketch
Sketch in the galleries with materials supplied by the museum. Check-in in the activity room. FREE.
October 22, noon.
Art at Lunch: The Artwork of Wolf Kahn
Jerald Melberg, owner of the Jerald Melberg Gallery, discusses the life and artwork of artist Wolf Kahn. Members, $10; nonmembers, $14. Lunch by New York Butcher Shoppe. Paid reservations due October 20.
Saturday, October 23, 2:00 p.m.
Tea-Time with Turner
Tea, treats, and tour of Helen M. Turner: The Woman’s Point of View. Price includes one lady and one child. Members, $20 and nonmembers, $30.
Grandmothers bring your grand-daughters, mothers bring your daughters, and aunts bring your nieces to a pretty hat, white glove, and frilly dress afternoon tea. Join us as we sip tea and nibble cookies with our favorite girls and then stroll through the stunning exhibition Helen M. Turner: The Woman’s Point of View. Price includes one lady and one child. Members, $20; nonmembers, $30. Call 706-828-3803 to RSVP.
For further information: Visit www.themorris.org or contact: 706-828-3815
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF GEORGIA (MOCA GA)
"The Place of Archives in Theory and Practice"
When: Wednesday, October 20, 2010
6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:00 p.m. Talk
Where: 75 Bennett Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
Description: This is the first of three programs that are part of artist collective John Q's exhibition, Discursive Documents: Performing the Catalogue. Wesley Chenault, archivist and collective member, presents an informal talk that explores the considerable gaps and occasional overlaps in literature about archives generated by varied communities of archivists, artists, and academic scholars. While archivists have been slow to engage in critical cultural theory and artistic practices of the past few decades, artists and scholars infrequently consider the century’s long canon of archival literature. Sometimes written about in concrete terms, other times in the abstract, archives hold the imagination of these communities for reasons having to do with authority, power, history, and memory. This talk is in honor of Georgia Archives Month and the national American Archives Month, held annually in October.
For specific information about MOCA GA or John Q's exhibition and programming: www.mocaga.org
For information about the talk: Contact Wesley Chenault, 404-229-7030 or wesley.chenault@promail.com
ROSWELL HISTORICAL SOCIETY/ CITY OF ROSWELL, RESEARCH LIBRARY AND ARCHIVESForget Thee! No Never: Photographic Memories of the King and Allied Families ExhibitionWhen: October 1-31, 2010
Where: Rotunda of Roswell City Hall
Hours: City Hall is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Description: The Roswell Historical Society will celebrate Archives Month with a photographic exhibition displayed in the rotunda of Roswell City Hall during the month of October. The exhibit offers a glimpse into the lives of the King and allied families from the mid-nineteenth century to the end of the twentieth century through a variety of photographic forms. It is free and open to the public.
Caring for Your Family’s Photographic Memories WorkshopWhen: October 22, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Where: Roswell Cultural Arts Center
950 Forrest Street
Roswell, GA
Description: The cost of the workshop is $5.00. Reservations are required.
For more information or to make a reservation: Call Elaine DeNiro at 770-594-6405 or email her at
edeniro@roswellgov.com.
A Look at Roswell and Its Residents through the Camera LensWhen: October 7, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Where: Roswell Historical Society/City of Roswell Research Library and Archives,
Second floor of the Roswell Cultural Arts Center
950 Forrest Street
Roswell, GA
Description: The Roswell Historical Society’s October General Membership Meeting. Elaine DeNiro, Archivist, will present "A Look at Roswell and its Residents through the Camera Lens." It is free and open to the public. Guests will also be offered a tour of the Reading Room and Archives.