Charley Mann was The Pennsylvania State University's rare-book librarian for four decades. A professor of English and comparative literature, Charley is remembered for his extensive knowledge of literature and eclectic interests, including everything from photography to history. An expert on the publishing history of authors Ernest Hemingway and Pennsylvanian John O'Hara, he is credited with bringing the manuscript collection of O'Hara to Penn State.
Charley earned an undergraduate degree in history and a master's in English from Penn State, and a master's in library science from Rutgers University. He began his career at Penn State as a library assistant in 1954, was named chief of rare books and special collections in 1957 and was named the Dorothy Foehr Huck Chair for Special Collections in the University Libraries in 1994. He became an assistant English professor in 1965, and was named a full professor in 1975. In 1980 he became a Fellow of the Institute for the Arts and Humanistic Studies. He received the McKay Donkin Award for Special Service to Faculty and Staff in 1981.
Charley was more than an administrator to the staff of the Special Collections Department: he was a friend, mentor, and teacher. He offered his wholehearted support to the many academic and professional activities pursued by his staff, including bringing a MARAC meeting to State College.
It is in his honor that we dedicated the efforts on these pages and our daily labors to make Penn State's Special Collections "one of the best in the world."
The Local Arrangements and Program Committees invite you to State College in the beautiful rolling hills of Central Pennsylvania--the home of The Pennsylvania State University, May 6-8, 1999. The Penn Stater Conference Center has marvelous spaces for workshops, sessions, meetings, and conversations. It is located a short distance from downtown State College and the University Park campus. State College is the "quintessential college town" and has a wonderful mix of shops, restaurants, and accommodations.
The Local Arrangements Committee is arranging tours of Victorian Bellefonte, Historic Boalsburg (home of the Memorial Day celebration), Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery, Altoona and its railroading heritage as well as the Penn State campus and the University Libraries' own Special Collections units. There will be the 1st MARAC Golf Tournament, hiking up famed Mount Nittany or Bear Meadows Natural Area, family-focused tours of the Happy Valley Friendly Farm and Pasto Agricultural Museum. The Friday evening reception will be held in the dramatic and striking rotunda of Penn State's Administration Building, Old Main. We will end our stay in State College with a delightful afternoon picnic at the historic Centre Furnace Mansion.
The Program Committee has chosen a theme for this meeting: Archives Under Construction. At least one session from each time block will be devoted to building and construction issues (T1). A second track utilizes the Penn Stater's state-of-the-art conference facilities to highlight technological advances in the industry (T2). A third track focuses on basic archival themes and skills (T3). The plenary speaker, Fred Loomis, Executive Director of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Y2K Educational Outreach Program, will discuss the myth and realities of the Y2K problem and its significance for archivists and records professionals. Photography historian, Heinz Henisch, will be our luncheon speaker. He will share with us the early history of photography and its importance in our documentary heritage.
The meeting is planned to offer a variety of opportunities for archivists and records professionals at all stages of their careers. We're looking forward to seeing you in beautiful Happy Valley and sharing with you the special place that is State College, PA.
Jackie Esposito, Local Arrangements Chair
Diana Shenk and Susan Hamburger, Program Committee Co-Chairs
| LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS COMMITTEE Denise Conklin, Penn State University John Paul Deley, Federal Trade Commission, Meetings Coordinating Committee Liaison Robyn Dyke, Penn State University Michelle Dzyak, Penn State University Paul Dzyak, Penn State University Sara Kelley, Centre County Historical Society Valerie Metzler, Archivist/Historian Rhonda Newton, Pennsylvania Federation of Museums Sandra Stelts, Penn State University Lee Stout, Penn State University Alston Turchetta, Penn State University Diane Wallace, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission |
| PROGRAM COMMITTEE Barbara Doll, St. Francis College Debora Rougeux, University of Pittsburgh R. Gerald Schoelkopf, West Chester University Carolyn Schumacher, Archivist Heather Willever-Farr, American College of Physicians |
Special Thanks to the following for their generous support of this conference:
Hollinger Corp. [website under construction]
IMR (Information Management Resources) Limited
Metal Edge, Inc.
National Underground Storage
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Spacesaver
University Products
Vidipax, the Magnetic Media Restoration Company
G.M. Wylie
Directions to State College, PA
SCHEDULE
Workshops | Sessions | Tours | Special Events
Wednesday, May 5
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Registration |
| 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 pm | Early Bird Hospitality Suite |
| 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Registration |
| 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Golf Tournament |
| 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | Full-Day Workshops |
| 1:00 - 8:00 pm | Tours (various start and end times) |
| 2:30 - 5:00 pm | MARAC Meetings Coordinating Committee |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | MARAC Membership Development Committee |
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | MARAC Outreach Committee MARAC Nominating Committee MARAC Education Committee |
| 4:00 - 5:00 pm | MARAC Publications Committee MARAC Finding Aids Committee |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | MARAC Finance Committee |
| 5:30 - 8:30 pm | MARAC Steering Committee |
| 10:00 pm - 12:00 am | Hospitality Suite |
Friday, May 7
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8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 8:00 - 8:30 am 8:30 - 9:15 am 9:30 - 10:15 am 9:00 - 12:00 pm 10:30 - 12:00 pm 12:15 - 1:30 pm 1:45 - 3:15 pm 2:00 - 4:00 pm 3:15 - 4:00 pm 4:00 - 5:30 pm 6:00 - 9:00 pm 10:00 pm - 12:00 am |
Registration Vendor Exhibits New Member Orientation MARAC State Caucus Meetings Plenary Address Tours Concurrent Sessions Luncheon Address Concurrent Sessions Tours "Build Your Own Ice Cream Sundae" break Concurrent Sessions Reception, Old Main Hospitality Suite |
Saturday, May 8
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8:00 am - 1:00 pm 8:00 - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 9:30 - 2:00 pm 9:45 - 11:00 am 11:15 am - 12:45 pm 1:00 - 2:30 pm |
Registration Buffet Breakfast/Business Meeting Workshops Tours Concurrent Sessions Concurrent Sessions Picnic Lunch at Centre Furnace Mansion |
WORKSHOPS
Thursday, May 6, 1999: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM
W1 Preserving Photographs in a Digital World - Basic
The workshop will start with an introduction to digital imaging. A variety of important concepts, including resolution, bit depth, color models, various types of image processing, and compression will be illustrated. In addition, various hard copy options and digital storage media will be shown, and issues concerning their longevity will be discussed.
Thursday, May 6, 1999: 1:30 AM - 5:00 PM
W2 Preserving Photographs in a Digital World - Advanced
This workshop will build on the information covered in W1. Although W1 is not a prerequisite for this workshop, participants should have a basic understanding of digital imaging techniques and applications. The instructor will "walk through" a digital project in a library and archive environment and illustrate the most important points to consider, such as the different rendering intents based on the type of originals, the difference between scanning from an archive and scanning for pre-press purposes, general quality requirements for pictorial imaging data bases, and issues involved in maintaining digital images over time.
Thursday, May 6, 1999: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
W4 "Beware the Jabberwock:" An Introduction to the Art (and sometimes science) of Records Management
Archivists and Records Managers, traditional partners in the preservation and control of contemporary information resources, often focus on different stages in the "records life cycle." The variety and number of information storage mediums utilized by most public and private institutions continues to grow. Proven ideologies that promote the efficient and cost effective creation, organization, use and disposition of records are competing against a myriad of technological solutions, some of which have dubious long-term value, for limited resources. This session will focus on the fundamentals of the profession with an emphasis on the "big picture" implications of ephemeral trends and passing fancies. Topics to be discussed will include: principles of effective records management, life cycle records management, components of a successful records management program, record identification and scheduling, record program implementation strategies, program promotion, and project evaluation. The workshop will also provide an opportunity for discussing electronic, vital, and archival records within the context of further professional training opportunities.
Thursday, May 6, 1999: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
W5 Writing for Publication
This workshop will present the techniques you can use to write interesting, readable, and active voice essays--from a finding aid scope and content note to an article for publication in an archival journal. The instructor will analyze sample paragraphs from printed archival publications as models of good and bad writing. Workshop attendees will have an opportunity to critique each other's work by writing a sample paragraph in class.
Saturday, May 8, 1999: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
W6 Move-Related Preservation Issues
This workshop will focus on preservation issues and concerns associated with building construction and related collection moves. Emphasis will be placed on the care and maintenance of records during a building and renovation project and the preparation of records to be moved from one location to another. A variety of formats, including textual documents, photographs, audiovisual materials, maps, framed pictures, and ephemera will be covered.
Saturday, May 8, 1999: 9:30 AM -12:30 PM
W7 Getting Comfortable with Public Speaking
Do you dread speaking before a group? Do you want people to remember what you said, not how boring you were? Do you want them to take notes, not naps? The instructors will engage registrants in a relaxed and enjoyable hands-on, interactive, user-friendly exploration of techniques that will empower them to maximize personal comfort with, and effectiveness in, public speaking. The half-day workshop will cover preparation strategies, positive affirmations, overcoming stage fright, body language, role-playing, and calming techniques to prepare presenters for a positive experience.
Saturday, May 8, 1999: 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM [MOVED FROM THURSDAY]
W3 Converting to Encoded Archival Description: Scenarios and Options
This workshop will discuss the various methods available for conversion to EAD. The morning will consist of the main presentation on conversion scenarios. The afternoon will be devoted to the question and answer session (including detailed EAD coding questions). A box lunch will be provided for all participants.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Plenary Session
"Y2K: SHOULD YOU BE CONCERNED?"
Dr. Frederick D. Loomis, Executive Director, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's
Y2K Educational Outreach Program
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 10:30 AM - Noon
S1 Building and Renovating a State Archives: Three Perspectives (T1)
This session will look at new building and renovation projects at three state archives in the MARAC region. Papers will focus on building progress, construction, fund-raising and citizens' involvement.
Chair: Ben Primer, Princeton University
Presenters: Howard P. Lowell, State Archivist, Delaware Public Archives;
Frank Suran, Pennsylvania State Archives;
Karl Niederer, New Jersey Division of Archives and Records Management
S2 An Update from the Trenches: Practical Automated Methods for Accessioning and Providing Access to Electronic Records (T2)
This session will describe National Archives and Records Administration's solutions to the problems of
accessioning and accessing electronic records, including relational databases and SGML file formats, without
losing the context which makes them understandable. These solutions have been developed based on the
experience of processing thousands of files at the Center for Electronic Records.
Chair: Mark Conrad, National Historical Publications and Records Commission
Presenters: Greg LaMotta, National Archives and Records Administration;
Al Minnick, National Archives and Records Administration
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 10:30 AM-NOON
S3 Designing and Evaluating Websites (T2)
Before creating a website archivists should determine how it will be used and by whom. In this interactive session the speakers will provide guidelines for good website design and have participants visit websites to critically analyze and evaluate what does and does not work (color schemes; font size, style and usage; organization and layout; use of graphics) and disability issues.
Chair: Nancy Shawcross, University of Pennsylvania
Presenters: Marilyn Stout, The Pennsylvania State University;
Allan S. Gyorke, The Pennsylvania State University
S4 Capturing the Elusive (T2)
How can archivists ensure that valuable electronic records and e-mail are preserved? Presenters will discuss practical ways to ensure the preservation of electronic records, including the implementation of retention schedules and document management systems.
Chair: Cheryl L. Stadel-Bevans, Cornell University
Presenters: Tom Ruller, New York State Archives and Records Administration;
Mike Miller, National Archives and Records Administration;
Scott Schwartz, National Museum of American History
The Photographic Experience
Luncheon Speaker: Heinz Henisch
Heinz Henisch is Emeritus Professor of the history of photography in the College of Arts and Architecture, and of physics in the Eberly College of Science, as well as Fellow Emeritus of the Institute for Arts and Humanistic Studies at Penn State. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain, and the founding editor of the international journal History of Photography. Henisch is co-author, with his wife Bridget, of The Photographic Experience, 1839-1914; The Painted Photograph, 1839-1914; and Positive Pleasures: Early Photography and Humor, all published by the Penn State Press.
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 1:45-3:30 PM
S5 Constructing Graduate Archival Education: One Program's Story (T1)
This session will feature two papers by the archival educators at the University of Pittsburgh School of Information Sciences. The papers will examine the ten-year evolution of this program from one course to a cluster of eight courses, the transition from a traditional program stressing archives as historical sources to one focused on understanding and managing records and recordkeeping systems, and future plans for the program. Both papers will place the Pittsburgh program in its larger context of American archival education.
Chair: Lee Stout, The Pennsylvania State University
Presenters: Richard Cox, University of Pittsburgh;
Elizabeth Yakel, University of Pittsburgh
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 1:45-3:30 PM
S6 Finding Aids for the 21st Century (T2)
Archivists from the corporate, academic and government sectors will explore how traditional and cutting-edge finding aids can be utilized to provide access to modern records collections. Topics such as how to process and provide access to large numbers of modern administrative records and how to utilize EAD for modern records collections will be discussed.
Chair: Sharon Nelson, Pennsylvania State Archives
Presenters: Beth Bensman, Thomas Jefferson University;
Heather Willever-Farr, American College of Physicians, American
Society of Internal Medicine
S7 Outreach Success Stories (T3)
Outreach is a fundamental building block for any vital archival program. Archivists often develop successful outreach initiatives by observing what has worked at other repositories. This session considers the successes and failures of specific outreach programs by focusing on three institutions in the MARAC region.
Chair/Commentator: Gunnar Berg, YIVO Institute for Jewish Research
Presenters: Amparo de Torres, Library of Congress;
Gail Redmann, Historical Society of Washington, DC
S8 Supersized or Downsized: Labor Reorganization and the Impact Upon Labor Archives (T3)
The American labor movement, energized by new leadership, union mergers, and an ambitious
organizational, political, and social action agenda, has reinvented itself in response to changes wrought by
global corporate capitalism, powerful continental trade blocs, free trade accords, and a service-based
economy. This session will explore the dynamics of the institutional restructuring of the AFL-CIO and its
affiliated unions and the implications for labor archives and archivists in such key areas as: collection
development and accessions; processing, research, and reference priorities; records management; and
publicity and outreach. To what extent will labor's "Brave New World" redefine the role and function of
labor archivists in the future.
Chair: Tim Mahoney, University of Maryland
Presenters: Tom Connors, University of Maryland;
Lucinda Manning, American Federation of Teachers;
Jim Quigel, Rutgers University
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 4:00-5:30 PM
S9 Those Special Touches: Shelving and HVAC in Your New Building (T1)
Strong and rigorous attention to detail is essential for any successful building and renovation project. This is especially true for those special issues related to building construction, including shelving and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Chair: Mimi Bowling, New York Public Library
Presenters: Yvonne Carignan, University of Maryland;
Steve Hussman, Spacesaver Design, Inc.
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999: 4:00-5:30 PM
S10 Implementing Encoded Archival Description (T2)
As repositories consider making their finding aids available online via the World Wide Web, much planning needs to be done prior to jumping in head first. This session will cover implementation and access concerns. Peter Verheyen will address these questions and issues: why should we implement, what benefits and risks will there be, computing infrastructure, staffing, and distribution of finding aids. Elizabeth Slomba will discuss how archivists should analyze their existing, and rethink the content of future finding aids to provide appropriate and adequate subject and keyword access.
Chair: Mary Ellen Rogan, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
Presenters: Peter Verheyen, Gaylord Brothers;
Elizabeth Slomba, University of Virginia
S11 Building Oral History Collections: Who, What, When, Where, Why, and
How (T3)
This session will review oral history projects and the many issues associated with developing and sustaining a working oral history program. Participants will discuss successful programs in their respective institutions.
Chair: Ruth Carter, University of Pittsburgh
Presenters: Dominic LaCava and Michael Snow, University of Pittsburgh;
Nicholas Ciotola, Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania;
Tom Frusciano, Rutgers University
S12 Archival Certification: The First Ten Years (T3)
In celebration of archival certification's tenth birthday, this session will look at several issues related to the procedure. Participants will review the history of certification, explain the testing process, and discuss the observations of one recent test participant.
Chair: Jim Byers, Smithsonian Institution
Presenters: Rosalye Settles, National Archives and Records Administration;
Danna Bell-Russel, Library of Congress;
Bruce Kirby, Smithsonian Institution
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999: 9:45-11:00 AM
S13 Lay It On the Table: Program Planning and Design of a New Facility (T1)
This session will focus specifically on the program planning and design of a new facility. Two archivists will talk about the successes and failure at their respective institutions and an architect from Pittsburgh will discuss his involvement in library-related building projects.
Chair: Carolyn Schumacher, Ph.D.
Presenters: Doug McElrath and Lauren Brown, University of Maryland;
Keith Cochran, Architect, Cochran Associates;
Lee Stout, The Pennsylvania State University
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999: 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
S14 The U.S. Catholic Documentary Heritage Project: Cooperation and Collaboration Among Religious Archives (T2)
This session will feature a demonstration of the website created by the U.S. Catholic Historical Society
working together with the Association of Catholic Diocesan Archivists and the Archivists for Congregations
of Women Religious. The presenters will discuss the genesis and development of the project, the
cooperative efforts of the organizations involved, and its perceived benefits.
Chair: Russell Gasero, Reformed Church in America
Presenters: Joseph Coen, Diocese of Brooklyn;
Sr. Rita King, Sisters of Charity of New York
S15 Building on Past Practices: Documenting Our Own Institutional History (T3)
Archivists acknowledge that their fundamental mission is the care and maintenance of the records of
organizations, institutions, and individuals. But how well do we maintain the historical documentation of our
own archives? This session discusses the importance of keeping records of the operations and activities of an
archival institution, including issues of what to keep and why.
Chair: Ellen Alers, Smithsonian Institution
Presenters: Ken White, Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh;
Bernadette Callery, Carnegie Museum of Natural History;
Lynne Wohleber, Episcopal Diocese of Pittsburgh
S16 Reference in the Digital Age (T2)
Digital and communication technologies have paved the way for the Internet, intranets, and on-line relational
databases. How are archivists exploiting this technology to provide access to their collections? How does
"enhanced access" affect reference services and patron expectations?
Chair: Diane Shaw, Lafayette College
Presenters: Paul Lasewicz, IBM;
Megan Phillips, American College of Physicians; Marcy Goldstein, Ph.D., Document Organization
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999: 11:15 AM- 12:45 PM
S17 From Start to Finish: The Building Process (T1)
Archivists from three academic institutions will explore how they handled the entire building process, from program planning, through architect selection, to construction issues and problems. Discussion will also focus on security concerns, maintaining reference service, and providing adequate environmental controls.
Chair: Nancy Fortna, National Archives and Records Administration
Presenters: Robert Dunkelberger, Bloomsburg University;
Clare Balawajder, Wright State University;
Kerrie Moore, University of Dayton
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999: 11:15 AM-12:45 PM
S18 Building a Sports Archive: The Benefits and Concerns (T3)
Documenting sports is one of the fastest growing historical fields in the industry. This session will examine the issues concerned with developing a sports archive from three perspectives: the sports information specialist, the researcher, and the archivist.
Chair: Tom Frusciano, Rutgers University
Presenters: Mary Jo Haverbeck, The Pennsylvania State University;
Mila Su, Independent Sports Researcher/Associate Librarian;
Tanya Gray, Coordinator of Media Assets/Archivist, United States Golf Association
S19 Building Local History Collections: Documenting What They Did and How They Did It (T3)
This session describes various types of local history collections and reviews issues related to collection
development and donor relationships. Participants will discuss specific communities and the issues related to
documenting socio-economic trends, cultural events, political movements, and other related topics.
Chair: Dale Harter, Library of Virginia
Presenters: David Rosenberg, University of Pittsburgh;
Doris Dyen, Steel Industry Heritage Corporation;
Heidi Bamford, Western New York Library Resources Council
S20 Diversity in the Ranks: A Look at Staff and Collections (T3)
This session will examine racial issues as they relate to two archival workplace concerns: the working
environment of an archival institution and the collection development policy of an institution with a
minority-based collection focus.
Chair: Wilda Logan Willis, National Archives and Records Administration
Presenters: Ervin L. Jordan, Jr., University of Virginia;
Cathy Mundale, Virginia Union University
S21 Constructing a Matrix: Appraisal of Monetary Value of Stamps, Coins and Postcards in Archival Collections (T3)
Most archival collections have stamps, envelopes, coins, and postcards. Often archivists neither have the resources to deal with these "treasures" nor the expertise to understand their value. This panel features collector experts for three of the most common formats: stamps, coins and postcards. Discussion will focus on recognizing characteristics, appraising your collection, assigning monetary values, and identifying potential uses for these formats.
Chair: Leonora Gidlund, Deputy Director, Archives, Department of Records and Information Services, New York Municipal Archives
Presenters: Doug Mattox, Collector/Appraiser, Coins and Stamps, Raleigh, North Carolina;
William Welch, Collector/Appraiser, Stamps, American Philatelic Society;
Nan Butkovich, Associate Librarian/Private Collector, Postcards
TOURS
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1999
T1 8:00 A.M.-Noon COST: $40.00
MARAC's 1st GOLF TOURNAMENT
Hosted by MARAC'S own Lee Stout, Penn State University Archivist, this is a unique athletic opportunity for the golfers among us. Utilizing a shot-gun start, the tournament will be played on one of Penn State's two 18-hole golf courses. The Blue Course was recently named one of the country's top 100 golf courses and both courses are challenging and fun. This tournament will include prizes for the lowest and highest gross and handicap scores and the top 3 twosomes. Bring your clubs and plan on joining us.
T2 1:00-5:00 P.M. COST: $12.00
WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC BOALSBURG
Home of the Memorial Day Celebration
Boalsburg blends the classic grace of its early 19th century heritage with a wonderful array of contemporary amenities. Settled by the Scots-Irish in 1808, Boalsburg conveys the rare feeling that the passage of time has only served to enhance it distinctive ambience. The tour will begin at the Pennsylvania Military Museum. The Museum, dedicated to the 28th division, has memorabilia and exhibits ranging from Ben Franklin's citizen soldiers to Desert Storm troops. After viewing the exhibits, the tour will proceed to Main Street and the business district. Here you will find such one-of-a-kind shops as Basket Full, The Country Sampler, Lindsay's on the Diamond, Baileywicks, the Federal House, and Margaret Tennis' Lamp Shop. The tour will conclude with a visit to the Columbus Chapel on the grounds of the Boal Mansion Museum.
T3 3:00-8:00 P.M. COST: $45.00
ARCHITECTURAL WALKING TOUR AND DINNER IN VICTORIAN BELLEFONTE
Founded two centuries ago, Bellefonte, home of seven governors, invites you to share its beautifully restored Georgian and Victorian architectural heritage. The tour will begin at the stately courthouse, site of the county seat and geographical center of town. You will proceed on an architectural walking tour with a guide from the Bellefonte Historical and Cultural Association. The tour will highlight the many restored Victorian homes and businesses throughout this delightful borough. The tour will wind up at Talleyrand Park where you will board the Bellefonte Historic Railroad. While the train winds its way through the Nittany and Bald Eagle Valleys you will enjoy a casual dinner and delightful sightseeing.
T4 4:00-5:30 P.M. COST: $10.00
T5 5:00-6:30 P.M. COST: $10.00
MOUNT NITTANY VINEYARD AND WINERY TOUR AND TASTING
Nestled high on the southern slopes of Mount Nittany above the historic village of Linden Hall, Mount Nittany Vineyard and Winery commands a breathtaking view of the distant Tussey Mountain Range. The vineyard is planted in French and American hybrids and premier European varieties. Winery owners, Joe and Betty Carroll, invite you to come taste their award-winning wines and to share the lovely and peaceful setting. Their wines include a classic Riesling, a chardonnay fermented in American oak barrels, a Bergwein "Mountain Wine" and their most popular, Nittany Mountain White, among others.
T6 2:00-4:00 P.M. COST: None
WALKING TOUR OF THE PENN STATE CAMPUS
Founded in 1855 as the Farmers' High School of Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania State University offers visitors plenty to see and do at its University Park campus. This tour will begin at Penn State's Administration Building Old Main, meander through the historic stand of American elms, stop at the College of Earth and Mineral Science's famed Mineral Museum, past the picturesque fraternity houses and dormitories, to the Nittany Lion Shrine. In keeping with University tradition, plan to rub the Lion's ears for luck and have your photo taken at the shrine. After this brief respite, you will enter the still-under construction Paterno Library and begin a short tour of the Library and its Special Collections Department. On display in the Rare Books Room will be photographs from the collection of Heinz Henisch, our luncheon speaker. Upon leaving the Library you will proceed through Ag Hill, to the Palmer Art Museum and end your tour at the famous University Creamery. Stop and enjoy an ice cream cone and keep in mind that Ben and Jerry learned how to make ice cream from Penn State.
T7 1:00-5:00 P.M. COST: $10.00
HIKE UP MOUNT NITTANY
Mount Nittany is Penn State's and the Centre Region's most prominent natural feature. It towers above our valley, "a strong and peaceful symbol of our pride." Following a guide from the Penn State Hiking Club, hiking enthusiasts will proceed up the mountain from the mid-point to its summit and back again. This is a fairly steep climb and is only recommended for seasoned climbers/walkers.
T8 2:00-4:00 P.M. COST: $5.00
AMERICAN PHILATELIC SOCIETY HEADQUARTERS
On the 159th birthday of the postage stamp, you can tour the headquarters of the national society for stamp collectors. The building has displays of historic stamps, a post office window and an extensive library of philatelic materials.
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999
T9 9:00 A.M.-NOON COST: $10.00
HAPPY VALLEY FRIENDLY FARM
This local farmological park is a "learning experience for kids of all ages." It includes a petting farm, homemade goat milk fudge, and a variety of animals wandering the acres of the park. Join us on a visit to such amiable animals as lambs, bunnies, chicks, and ducks as well as such exotic "beasts" as llamas and ostriches.
T10 2:00-4:00 P.M. COST: $5.00
PASTO AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM
Founded by Professor Emeritus Jerome Pasto, this agricultural museum is a hands-on tribute to the history of farming in America. Featuring agricultural implements that date back to the Revolutionary War, the Pasto Museum focuses on displaying equipment that works and demonstrating this equipment for visitors of all age groups.
T11 2:00-4:00 P.M. COST: None
WALKING TOUR OF THE PENN STATE CAMPUS - See T6 Description
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999
T12 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. COST: $30.00
ALTOONA RAILROADERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM AND HORSESHOE CURVE
The Museum opened in 1980 with a purpose to tell the mission of the people who worked on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The railroad was the base of operations to link eastern Pennsylvania with the west. Altoona was the center for building, testing, and repairing railroad equipment. The Horseshoe Curve opened February 1854. The Curve is approx. 2375 feet long and 1800 feet across. The grade is 91 feet per mile. The tour will begin at the Museum, travel to the Curve and include a box lunch.
T13 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. COST: $15.00
PENN'S CAVE AND PICTURESQUE PENN'S VALLEY
A drive through Penn's Valley, where many different Amish farm families reside, provides a memorable experience in itself. Listen to horse-drawn buggies clip-clop through the valley and explore small towns and villages typical of Central Pennsylvania. At Penn's Cave, America's only all-water cavern, learn of the tragic love of a French trapper for a beautiful Indian princess during the one-mile boat tour. After visiting the cavern, you will travel to Madisonburg and visit the Amish bakery and harness shop.
T14 9:00 A.M.-NOON COST: $10.00
HIKE BEAR MEADOWS NATURAL AREA
You wanted to see the mountains and vistas of the Nittany Mountains BUT you weren't quite experienced enough to hike Mount Nittany. No problem, following a guide from the Penn State Hiking Club, even the least athletic among us can enjoy the breath-taking beauty of this unique section of the Allegheny Mountains. A lovely lake nestled amidst forested mountains of oak, maple and ash, crystal clear streams, fresh air and abundant wildlife will greet you. Don't miss the rhododendron trail.
NOTE: a)You can also bring your tennis rackets and use one of the University's forty tennis courts. Court times can be arranged through the hotel front desk. b) The Conference Center has an indoor swimming pool but if you are interested in lap swimming or diving, the University has two indoor Olympic-size swimming pools with separate diving wells.
SPECIAL EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, 1999
9:00 - 11:00 P.M. Early Bird Hospitality Suite
THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1999
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. 3rd MARAC Film Festival
Sponsored by VidiPax, The Magnetic Media Restoration Company
This film festival will feature archival and historically interesting short films and/or clips from repositories in the MARAC region. Awards for "the most humorous," "the most dramatic soundtrack," and "the best of the fest" will be chosen by the audience and provided by VidiPax. Refreshments will be provided.
10:00 - Midnight Hospitality Suite
FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1999
8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. Vendor Exhibits including Morning Coffee and an afternoon "Ice Cream Sundae" construction event
8:00 - 8:30 A.M. New Member Orientation
8:30 - 9:15 A.M. State Caucus Meetings
6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Reception, Old Main
This reception will be held in the University's Main Administration Building amidst Henry Varnum Poor's Murals depicting the heritage and history of the Morrill Land Grant Acts. Entertainment with be provided by Simple Gifts, a female trio specializing in traditional American music and Eastern European folk tunes. After the reception, you will be a short walk to a wide array of local restaurants and eateries.
10:00 - Midnight Hospitality Suite
SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999
8:00 - 9:30 A.M. Business Breakfast Meeting
1:00 - 2:30 P.M. Picnic Lunch at Centre Furnace Mansion
This picnic luncheon will be hosted by the Centre County Historical Society at the Centre Furnace Mansion. The Mansion showcases the early iron industry heritage of Centre County and will be open for tours. Moses Thompson, the Mansion's owner, was one of the founders of The Pennsylvania State University.
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Information last updated 4/19/99