apologies for cross-posting this ICA GLOBAL ARCHIVES - SAVE THE DATES 2016 SPRING SOJOURN Monday March 28 through Sunday April 3, 2016 The Fall 2015 Sojourn broke new ground in participation and advancement of ICA’s Global Archives and in continuing and sustaining ICA’s missional work. Over 35 folks participated on site and another 15 participated virtually. Our intent for Spring Sojourn 2016 is to reassess ICA Global Archive strategy and to raise the questions of: * What is the mission of the archives? * What structure and funding is needed to carry out the mission? * Who will constitute the Archives Advisory Council? * Connecting with other ICA archives around the world. * Developing the focus for the Archives Sojourn, Fall 2016 and beyond. * Connecting Research Institutions to our Digital (and paper) Archives. * Developing the focus for the Archives Sojourn, Fall 2016 and beyond. We will be seeking input for the work of the Spring Sojourn so heads up when we send information your way. In addition, it is expected that work begun in the fall of 2015 will continue. * Recasting the New Religious Mode * Amending, revisiting and advancing Training Inc. with significant additions to our collection, with on-going work continuing to develop this key project * Preparing documents for the Historic Role of the ICA Building project for the application for inclusion on the nation’s Registry of Historic Places ICA GLOBAL ARCHIVES 2016 FALL SOJOURN September 18-24, 2016 The work for the Fall Sojourn will unfold over the next several months. Please add the fall dates to your calendar. You will be welcome working either on site in Chicago or participating virtually. We will be requesting your input as we work toward the 2016 Spring Sojourn. We look forward to your participation.
From the Archives Advisory Council: Steve Ediger, Sally Fenton, Jack Gilles, Beret Griffith, Gordon Harper, Frank Knutson, Jean Long, Paul Noah, Marge Philbrook, Wendell Refior, Tim Wegner, James Wiegel Please contact wendellrefior@gmail.com to indicate your interest.