[BCMA] Friends of the BC Archives FW: What is Happening at the FBCA this October

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Dear Colleagues,
Sharing in case of interest.
-Lara

Lara Wilson (she/her)
President, Friends of the BC Archives





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Subject: What is Happening at the FBCA this October

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FBCA Workshop with Carla-Jean Stokes

October 27th
2:00pm via Zoom
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We are excited to announce that the Friends of the BC Archives is expanding our Speaker Series lineup to include more interactive elements and hands-on workshops! Our friend Carla-Jean Stokes will host our first workshop. You may remember her from our Heritage Week takeover this past spring, and we are happy to have her back to share more of her expertise!
Join Carla-Jean Stokes for a workshop that will draw on photographs from the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Museum & Archives collection to help participants understand First World War photographs' origins, context, and materiality in public and private collections. The workshop will also offer tips and tricks for preserving photographs, regardless of budget.
Carla-Jean Stokes has aasters degrees in history and photographic preservation and collections management. She specializes in the history and materials of First World War photographs, and has a forthcoming (July 2025) book entitled The Taking of Vimy Ridge: First World War Photographs of William Ivor Castle (Wilfrid Laurier University Press). She has also contributed to magazines like Legion and Canada's History.

Image: William Rider-Rider, Residents of Saudemont are released by troops of the 4th C.M.R., after living in the village with the Germans for four years, September 1918, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Museum & Archives, 2018.413.3156.

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Important Notice from the BC Archives: Changes to BC Archives opening hours and retrievals service

The BC Archives will change their opening hours and retrieval services starting October 21st, 2024. See the statement from BC Archives below.

"Effective Monday October 21st, the BC Archives will be open with partial service only (no staff on duty) on Mondays, 10am to 6pm. Researchers wishing to consult archival material on Mondays may contact us in advance to arrange for records to be placed in a locker. Please see guidance for "Locker Services", under "Plan a Visit<https://friendsbcarchives.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe17fe0e608ccfc97ef7d3d38&id=5516dd49f9&e=f91c0b327a>" on our website, or contact us at 250-387-1952 or access at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca<mailto:access at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca>
Retrievals service will no longer be offered during the lunch hour period (11:30am to 12:30pm) on staffed days. Please call in advance if you plan to visit between 11:30am and 12:30pm. For information on retrievals service, please see the "Retrievals" section under "Plan a Visit<https://friendsbcarchives.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe17fe0e608ccfc97ef7d3d38&id=54af04944f&e=f91c0b327a>" on our website."


2024 Annual General Meeting Reminder

Our 2024 Annual General Meeting is approaching quickly! Make sure you are registered to join us on October 29th at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

This meeting is for members of the society and will be held online via Zoom. You'll need to register in advance for this meeting. Register here for the meeting or use the link below. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the meeting.

The AGM is an important opportunity for members to hear about our society's recent activities, strategic directions, and financial position. Members will also vote for individuals who have been nominated to serve on our Board of Directors. All members are encouraged to attend - on behalf of the board, thank you for your support of the FBCA.

We are excited to see you there!

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BC Archives Engagement Survey

Make sure to have your voice heard! The Royal BC Museum is in the midst of an extensive engagement process to collaboratively envision the museum's future, ensuring it reflects the priorities and perspectives of all people in British Columbia. This includes perspectives on the future of the provincial archives, which will be moving to the PARC Campus (Provincial Archives, Research and Collections) being built in Colwood, BC in 2026. The BC Archives wants to hear from people across BC about what matters most when it comes to a museum and archives that truly reflects all of us. Your voice is key as we reimagine the provincial archives' role in our province.

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Support the Friends

As a volunteer-run organization, we rely on membership proceeds to help us support the BC Archives, host events, and provide grants to community archives and Indigenous researchers. Members receive our biannual newsletter and 15% off photocopy fees at the BC Archives.

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Thank you for your support!

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