2019 Schedule of Events
All dates and times subject to change.
Check back for updates, call 423.439.4338, or email archives@etsu.edu.
40+ Photographs: A Preservation Workshop | Archives of Appalachia
Saturday, January 19, 9 - Noon
Participants will learn about physical preservation of photographs older than 40 years
and walk away with recommendations about scanning and managing digital files. Participants
are encouraged to bring a photograph or photograph album. Limited to 10 participants.
Reserve a seat by emailing archives@etsu.edu or calling 423-439-4338.
Songs of Love & Friendship in the Archives | Archives of Appalachia
Thursday February 14, 1 - 4 p.m.
Be inspired for Valentine's Day by browsing and listening to old-time, bluegrass,
and country music vinyl albums about love & friendship.
The Films of Thomas Burton & Jack Schrader | B. Carroll Reece Museum
Tuesday, February 19, 7 p.m.
This film screening features the work of two ETSU professors, Thomas G. Burton (professor
emeritus, Department of English), and the late Jack Schrader (professor, Department
of Art). Featured films include: "The Gandy Dancers," "A Film about Ray Hicks," and
"They Shall Take Up Serpents."
Readings from Visionary Women | Archives of Appalachia
Tuesday, March 19, 5 p.m.
Women's History Month 2019 celebrates the nation's visionary women who worked to restore
respect, establish justice, and reduce conflict in pursuit of peaceful communities.
The women of Appalachia also participated in and often recorded their experiences
to affect change in local communities. Using materials preserved in the archives and
featuring women presenters from across ETSU's diverse fields of study, the Archives
of Appalachia will host live readings that highlight the personal struggles, the hard-earned
victories, and the daily rhythm of life in our region. For more about Women's History
Month and the National Women's Alliance, visit www.nwhp.org
Basic Cleaning & Preservation of 78s and Vinyl Records | Archives of Appalachia
Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - Noon
New to collecting and playing record albums? This beginner's level, hands-on workshop
will cover turntable care, proper use of needles, and best practices for cleaning
and storing records. Limited to 10 participants. Reserve a seat by emailing archives@etsu.edu or calling 423-439-4338.
ETSU Memories | Borchuck Plaza
Monday, April 22, All Day
Read memories from previous ETSU students and share a memory of your own. What was
your favorite class, activity, or moment at ETSU this year? Faculty, staff, alumni,
and local community memories are welcome, too!
Archives Jukebox | Borchuck Plaza
Wednesday, April 24, All Day
Need a break from your study playlist? Check out this pop-up exhibit to find something
new by browsing and listening to some "old" old-time, bluegrass, and country music
vinyl albums!
