Re: April Meeting - Update (long message)

[Joe McCary - <mccary@xxxxxxxxx>]

Richard, considering the possible numbers of visitors and the sites to be
seen around the area, do you think there is ANY chance of getting a group
permission for tripods on the Capital grounds?

Joe McCary
Photo Response
Wash DC...
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Schneider <richard.schneider@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <panorama-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, February 18, 2000 1:43 PM
Subject: April Meeting - Update (long message)


Dear Panorama Chat Folks,

This message is designed to update you on the schedule of events being
organized for the April Panorama Meeting being held in the Washington, DC
area from April 6-8, 2000. I hope many of you will be able to attend.

Thursday - April 6

I have arranged for a tour of the panoramic collection of the Library of
Congress during the morning hours. This tour will be conducted by Carol
Johnson, Curator with the Prints and Photographs Division. She is primarily
responsible for the excellent on-line exhibit of the Library's panoramic
photographs ( http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/print/coll/187_pans.html ).

Andrew Robb, Photographic Conservator with LC, will also give a presentation
on the techniques used to treat historic panoramic prints.

We will have a Lecture Room available for our coats, back packs, etc.

The on-site cafeteria opens to the public at 12:30.

The afternoon has no firmly scheduled activities yet. I am hoping a
colleague of ours will be able to arrange a tour of the Smithsonian
Institution's panoramic holdings. If not, I am working on arranging a guided
tour of the current photography exhibit at the National Archives (downtown)
which is entitled "Picturing the Century".

As you can see, the first day's activities will likely be in two or more
locations. Plan on wearing sneakers or other comfortable shoes. The Archives
and the Smithsonian are approximately a 30 minute walk (or a 10 minute Metro
ride) from the Library. Perhaps on the way down we can take a group
photograph in front of the US Capitol (now there's an original idea!).

After the tour of the Smithsonian and/or Archives, you'd be on your own and
if it is a nice day, you should consider a stroll down to the Tidal Basin
for Cherry Blossom photographs. Depending on your gait and how much
equipment you are carrying, you should be able to walk there from between 30
and 45 minutes.

Friday - April 7

This day's activities will be conducted entirely at the National Archives in
College Park, Maryland (a k a Archives 2). The type of activities will range
from lectures/talks to tours of the facility. I'm planning on two time
blocks for presentations: 30 minute (20 min. talk and 10 min. Q&A) and 60
minute (45min. talk and 15 min. Q&A). I still have plenty of spots
available, so if you'd like to make a presentation, please let me know so I
can place it in the schedule. Thus far I have the following scheduled:

The Still Photography Holdings - National Archives Staff.
Scanning and Color Management - National Archives Staff.
The Patent Records of the National Archives - National Archives Staff.
Digital Output - Rieger Communications.
Panoramic Printing - ABC Photo & Imaging.

I am still in the process of arranging tours of the Research Rooms.

Lunch would be on-site in the cafeteria. I anticipate the day's activities
starting at 9:45 or 10:00 and lasting until appox. 5:00 pm.

Saturday - April 8

This day's activities would also take place at Archives 2 for as long as
necessary. Thus far, the only activities I've planned is a tour of the
Special Media Preservation Laboratory where I personally work, and a brief
tour of the Still Picture "stack" area, where the panoramic photography
records are housed and stored.

This day can really be devoted to ad hoc presentations, discussions and
portfolio viewings. The on-site cafeteria is closed on weekends, so we might
want to organize a group luncheon at a nearby restaurant. I would anticipate
the day's activities starting at aound 10:00 and lasting until 3 or 4:00 pm.

At that point, you'd be on your own as far as taking photographs, getting
together for dinner, etc. Because of other committments, my personal
involvement with the meeting would end that Saturday afternoon.

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Refreshments

On Friday and Saturday mornings I'd like to have hot beverages and snacks
available for the meeting's attendees. On Friday afternoon I'd also like
refreshments and snacks available.

I am debating whether to collect a small ($10 or so) registration fee to
cover the costs of refreshments or to ask for corporate/business support. If
anyone in the latter category is willing to volunteer for this please let me
know. There are limitations on how much of and what kind of advertising a
private company can offer on government property. At a minimum I should at
least be able to acknowledge your generosity in the program.
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Getting Around

The Library of Congress is located near the "Capitol South" Metro stop on
the Orange and Blue Line. The Smithsonian Institution is (for the most part)
at the "Smithsonian" Metro stop on the Orange and Blue Line. The National
Archives is at the "Archives / Navy Memorial" stop on the Yellow / Green
line. All these sites are generally within easy walking distance of each
other. The closest Metro stops to the Tidal Basin are either "Smithsonian"
or "Foggy Bottom / GWU" on the Orange / Blue Lines.

On Friday - April 7 only:

If you are staying in DC, you can take the (free) National Archives shuttle
from DC to College Park. The shuttle leaves every hour on the hour from 8:00
am until 5:00 pm. If you get to the stop (7th Avenue side of building) by
9:00 am, you'd arrive at Archives 2 by 9:45. The shuttle does not operate on
weekends.

The National Archives in College Park, Maryland is not within walking
distance of any Metro stop. The closest is "Prince George's Plaza" on the
Green Line. You would then have to connect to the R3 bus which takes you
right to the door. If you are driving yourself, the Archives property has
free parking. You do however, have to register your car with Security.
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Lodgings

At present, I'm not organizing hotel accomodations for this meeting. In
other words, you're on your own if you are coming in from out of town. I
have a few suggestions below, but please note that this list is by no means
exhaustive. Through networking we might be able to concentrate
out-of-towners into a particular lodging or two. Because Cherry Blossom time
is generally peak season for hotels, I'd recommend booking early.

Courtyard by Marriott - New Carrolton (MD)
301-577-3373, appox. $90.00 per room.
Nice property. 3 AAA diamonds. Excellent location near Amtrak and Orange
Line Metro Stations.

Holiday Inn - Greenbelt (MD)
301-982-7000, appox. $80.00 per room.
About 15 minutes from Archives 2. 3 AAA diamonds. Check if they have a
shuttle service.

Comfort Inn and Suites - College Park (MD)
301-441-8110, appox. $100.00 per room.
Within 10 min. drive of Archives 2. 3 AAA diamonds. Area transportation
services.

Holiday Inn - College Park (MD)
301-345-6700, appox. $90.00 per room.
3 AAA diamonds. Area transportation services.

Holiday Inn - Capitol (DC)
202-479-4000, appox. $120.00 per room.
Near Smithsonian and Archives. 3 AAA diamonds. Probably a popular spot.

Hyatt Regency - Capitol Hill (DC)
202-737-1234, from appox. $120.00 to $180.00 per room (weekday vs. weekend
rates).
Near Union Station and Library. 3 AAA diamonds.

Quality Inn - Iwo Jima (VA)
703-524-5000, appox. @90.00 per room.
Near Rosslyn Orange / Blue Metro Line in Arlington, VA. 3 AAA diamonds.

Hyatt - Arlington (VA)
703-525-1234, appox. $90.00 per room.
Near Rosslyn Orange / Blue Metro Line. AAA discounts but apparantly not
rated.
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I'll keep you posted on any further developments. Remember, I have openings
for lectures, demonstrations, etc. on our activities schedule. If you are a
camera inventor, software designer, or have simply been on a neat trip
recently that you'd like to share with a group of panoramic enthusiasts, you
are most welcome to participate!

Thanks,

Richard Schneider

richard.schneider@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx