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n The Sou ☆ Diocese ol Savannah hern Ooss Diocese of Savannah Vol. 80, No. 32 Thursday, September 21, 2000 Welcome Mass for Gu AD ALU PAN AS Sisters —SEE PAGE 7 $.50 PER ISSUE Bishop pays first visit to Resurrection of Our Lord Parish, Savannah Bishop J. Kevin Boland conferred the sacrament of Confirmation for the first time at the new Resurrection of Our Lord Parish in Sav annah on September 17. The parishes of Saint Anthony of Padua and Most Pure Heart of Mary were united to form the new parish on July 1. Father Robert E. Chaney is pastor. In the photo with the bishop at left are confirmand Tysheena D. Jordan and her sponsor Sylvia Johnson. At right the bishop confirms Jawan Mathis as his sponsor, Joseph Lloyd, and Father Augustine Ukwuoma look on. Photos by Jonas N. Jordan. ' ' 'r r- : J< ■ t i.' ^ >rJ '> Georgia Historical Society workshop held at diocesan archives By Gillian Brown Savannah GCT-'von’t Let Them Become Extinct"—the 8 ./basic principles in the care and stor age of documents, photos and books—was the theme of a workshop held recently for staff and volunteers at the Diocesan Archives. Sponsored by the Georgia Historical Society, the workshop was led by Susan Dick, Direc tor of the GHS Library and Archives. Valerie Frey, GHS, manuscript archivist, gave additional advice. Assessing the archival collection at the Catholic Pastoral Center, where valuable records of the past —including sacramental records, old ledgers, letters and diaries—are kept in climate-controlled conditions, with acid-free folders and containers, Ms. Dick provided technical advice on methods of preservation, including the care of leather, metal, wood and cloth. Susan Dick demonstrates the technique of encapsulation, while volunteer Mary Valenti watches. Discussing the “Rule of Reversibility” (never do anything to a document which can not be undone) she demonstrated the tech nique of encapsulating documents rather than laminating them. Many scrapbooks donated to the Archives will need processing, to remove damaging adhesives, she said. She stressed the need for efficient methods of keeping track of materials, from accession ing to building up an inventory and the devel opment of indexes. Today, many of the vital records are microfilmed and tracked electronically, through computerized systems of storage. Sister Felicitas Powers, RSM, former Diocesan Archivist, who was responsible for much of the organization of the collection, was present for the workshop, held on September 12. Others attending were Georgia Spellman, who served as Interim Archivist for the past year, as well as volunteers Rita DeLorme, Margaret Burnett, Mary Valenti, Lisa Carter and Elizabeth Connolly. Gillian Brown is diocesan archivist. See related story on page 7.