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Who's Sorry Now? Protecting Vital Records and Local History
Program Code:
260
Date:
Monday, November 12, 2007
Time:
4:00 PM to 4:50 PM
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SPEAKER
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David W. Carmicheal is Director of the Georgia Division of Archives and History. When hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck in 2005 he was president of the Council of State Archivists (CoSA). In response, Mr. Carmicheal led a national effort to assess and strengthen the ability of state archives and records management programs to respond to natural and manmade disasters. He continues to play an active role in the Emergency Preparedness Initiative, working closely with FEMA and the National Archives. Mr. Carmicheal is active in archival organizations and lectures widely on professional topics. He holds a B.A. degree from Asbury College and a M.A. from Western Michigan University.
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Wilbur Faulk, CCP, Executive Vice President,
Cultural Property Protection Group
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Wilbur Faulk’s career with the Getty Trust spanned nearly two decades, serving as Director of Security for 15 years during a period of growth that culminated with the opening of the Getty Center. In his last four years at the Getty, he served as Senior Project Manager for the Getty Conservation Institute where he undertook a variety of international initiatives. In 2003, Wilbur retired from the Getty to lead the Cultural Property Protection Group, which specializes in providing innovative solutions for cultural institutions in the areas of security, fire and disaster planning. Wilbur has lectured extensively on security, fire, and disaster preparedness nationally and internationally and has taught in some 40 countries. He is immediate past president of the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County. Before joining the cultural community, he spent 15 years with the Santa Monica Fire Department, retiring as Fire Captain/Paramedic.
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Jane S. Long is Vice President for Emergency Programs at the nonprofit Heritage Preservation in Washington, DC. She has served as director of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force since it was formed in 1995 by Heritage Preservation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the Getty Conservation Institute. Jane has provided leadership for all of Heritage Preservation’s disaster initiatives, from the Emergency Response and Salvage Wheel to the innovative Alliance for Response project and awarding-winning Field Guide to Emergency Response. She is co-author of Heritage Preservation’s latest book, Caring for Your Family Treasures (Harry N. Abrams, 2000). Ms. Long has served as Special Projects Coordinator for the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and Executive Director of the Foundation for Public Affairs. She holds a B.A. degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio and M.A. from the University of Chicago.
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Description
The cultural and historic resources define where we live, reflect our heritage, and contribute to the economy. This session will describe innovative efforts to help cultural institutions partner with state and local emergency managers, protect vital community records, and help institutions and the public recover historic treasures.