Georgia Archives Week 2001: Investigate Your History
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What is Archives Week?
The purpose of Archives Week is to celebrate the value of Georgia's historical
records, publicize the many ways historical records enrich our lives, and
recognize those who maintain our communities' historical records. This is
the ideal time to call attention to your organization or local government and
its work in preserving Georgia's documentary heritage.
"Investigate Your History" is the theme for
Archives Week 2001.
Publicity
The celebration will be publicized across the state. Governor Barnes proclaimed the week of
October 8-14, 2001 as Archives Week in a ceremony at the State Capitol
Building on September 19 at 2:00 p.m. A poster
has been produced, and we will soon begin to see newspaper and newsletter articles,
as well as events at various repositories. For a free copy of the poster,
see the contact information below.
If you will provide information on your
planned activity, we will be happy to help publicize your event on the Society
of Georgia Archivists' (SGA) web site. See information below
on how to submit information about your event. Please see the current
2001 activities list.
Events
We encourage you to think of ways in which your organization or local government
can celebrate Archives Week in your community. Your activity does not have
to be directly related to the theme, but does need to focus on the importance of
archival records. Ideas include creating exhibits, hosting receptions,
giving tours, writing articles, or developing special programs. Please see
the current 2001 activities list, or visit the
2000
Georgia Archives Week Activities page for more ideas. In
addition, other states' Archives Week activities can be
found on the SGA web site.
Need help?
To help you, an Event Planning Guide has been
created. The guide is available in PDF (Portable Document Format), and can
be read using the free
Adobe Acrobat Reader. To download the free reader, click on the icon
below.
If you do not have access to the Internet, a copy may be
printed out for you. Please contact Jill Severn, Richard B. Russell
Library, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA 30602; Tel: 706 542-0618;
Fax: 706-542-4144; Email: jsevern@libris.libs.uga.edu.
For Additional Information
For additional information or to provide information on your planned activity,
please contact Pamela Coleman, Georgia Department of Archives and History, 330
Capitol Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30334; Tel: 404-651-6474; Fax: 404-657-8427;
Email: archivesweek@soga.org.
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