Archivists of the Houston Area

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Archive for December, 2008

Preservation of Visual Materials Workshop

Posted by pmontgom on December 10, 2008

The Archivists of the Houston Area is offering the Preservation of Visual Materials on Saturday, January 17, 2008 from 9:00 – 3:30 at the University of Houston.  The cost of the workshop is $50.00. The Academy of Certified Archivists has awarded 2 continuing education credits for the workshop.  Please see the attached flyer for additional information.  http://houstonarchivists.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/flyerphoto20081203.pdf

Please email Sarah Jackson at Sarah.Jackson@itc.hctx.net to reserve a space – SEATING IS LIMITED – and then mail the registration form with your check to Sarah.

Sarah Canby Jackson, CA

Harris County Archives

Criminal Justice Center

1201 Franklin, 12th Floor

Houston, Texas 77002

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New AHA Officers

Posted by pmontgom on December 8, 2008

New AHA officers were elected at the annual holiday meeting. Annie Golden is vice president/president elect. MJ Figard is serving another term as treasure. Javier Garza is the new secretary. Congratulations to all the officers. Philip Montgomery will be the president for 2009.

Thank you to Ron Drees, Betty Fischer, and all the great folk at the University of St. Thomas for hosting our holiday party.

Special thanks to Sarah Jackson, the outgoing president, for all her fine work, energy, creativity and leadership.

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