Upcoming Workshop • Friday, August 22 Digitizing Collections: Advanced With Portia Vescio, Michigan State University Archives Learn more and register on our website. This session has been developed for participants who either have taken the basic digitization workshop or are working with organizations already involved with a digitization project. Topics will include standards, equipment, metadata, and sources. Learn more and register on our website. The Historical Society of Michigan is our state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history. For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at hsm@hsmichigan.org. The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. • Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 • FAX: (517) 324-4370	Future History Skills Workshops Friday, September 5 Exploring Your Family History for Beginners Friday, September 12 Basic Archives Friday, October 3 Essential Communication and Marketing Skills Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop.
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