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Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) Fall Meeting Workshops: Introduction to German Script and Introduction to Pennsylvania German Frakturs. 11 November 2011.
Harrisburg Hilton, Downtown Harrisburg, PA
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Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference (MARAC) Fall Meeting Workshops: Introduction to German Script and Introduction to Pennsylvania German Frakturs. 11 November 2011. Harrisburg Hilton, Downtown Harrisburg, PA
Introduction to German Script
Half Day Workshop: 9:00 am–12:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 (includes a $10.00 materials fee)
Attendees registering for both W2 and W3 receive
a $5.00 discount
Instructors: Lanie Graf and Paul Peucker, Moravian Archives
This half day workshop will introduce participants to
German script, the old form of German cursive found
in handwritten documents from medieval times through
the first half of the 20th century. After a brief introduction describing the historical evolution of German script, participants will practice writing the lowercase and uppercase alphabets using quills on laid paper. Using color
reproductions, participants will examine and practice transcribing a sampling of documents written in German script. Although material from various periods will be discussed, focus will be on 18th-century handwriting as the standard form. Paul Peucker is the archivist and Lanie Graf is the assistant archivist at the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Each summer they teach an intensive two week German script class at the Archives. In addition, Graf teaches German script at many local schools throughout
the Lehigh Valley.
Introduction to Pennsylvania German Frakturs
Half Day Workshop: 1:00 pm–4:30 pm
Cost: $40.00
Attendees registering for both W2 and W3 receive
a $5.00 discount
Instructors:
Russell and Corinne Earnest, Russell D. Earnest Associates
Russell and Corinne Earnest, recognized authorities in
the field of Pennsylvania German fraktur, will conduct
this afternoon session. The workshop will begin with a
brief discussion of the history and background of 18th
and 19th century decorated manuscripts that Americans
call fraktur. Made by and for Pennsylvania Germans,
the many categories of fraktur are reviewed, including
denominational and regional differences. Following a
color-slide presentation, the session turns to a hands-on
examination of original fraktur. Discussions include
placing individual pieces in historical perspective, cataloging, curatorial aspects of housing fraktur, preserving
genealogically significant data found on fraktur,
symbolism in the art, techniques artists used to decorate,
watermarks, condition, and conservation. Discussions
also include determining when to consult an expert who
can evaluate fraktur as to rarity and historical significance
and assist in prioritizing individual examples
worthy of committing funds to conservation. Russell and
Corinne Earnest are recognized authorities in the field of
Pennsylvania German fraktur, broadsides, and genealogy.
They began their research on fraktur in 1971 and over the
ensuing years they have recorded the family history data
from more than 30,000 examples.
Information about the overall meeting can be found at http://data.memberclicks.com/site/marac/Harrisburg_Final_PDF.pdf.
Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference Fall Meeting
Theme: The Politics of Archives
When: November 11-13, 2010
Where: Harrisburg, PA
Hotel: Harrisburg Hilton, Downtown Harrisburg
Room rate: $119
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