Upcoming Workshop • Friday, April 10 Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historic Photographs With Robert Myers, Berrien County Historical Association Learn more and register on our website. This workshop will assist small museums, historical societies, and interested collectors in identifying and preserving their historic photographs. The presenter will review basic conservation techniques for damaged images, type identification for early photographs, ways to avoid deterioration of images, storage recommendations, digital scanning for access, and how to approach cataloging issues. There will also be plenty of time for workshop participants to ask questions and have hands-on experiences. 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, May 15 Bringing History to Life: Creating Crowd-Pleasing Living History Events Friday, May 29 Volunteer Recruitment and Management Friday, June 12 Printed Marketing Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop.
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