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Preliminary Information Sheet

FIAF SUMMER SCHOOL
GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE
Rochester, New York

June 10 to 28, 2002

APPLICATIONS
Applications must be made in full on the forms supplied. Upon acceptance, applicants must supply two passport-style photographs. Applicants who require a travel visa, either to leave their native country or to enter the United States, should allow plenty of time for government processing. GEH will gladly write supporting letters if requested. Please enclose a letter of support from the Head of your archive or organization with your application.


TRAVEL
Wherever possible, arrangements will be made to meet participants at the Rochester International Airport or at the local railway station.


VENUE
The majority of the lectures and practical aspects of the course will take place at the Museum's premises in Rochester. However, there will also be visits to other establishments, such as the Louis B. Mayer Conservation Center, the Museum of Modern Art Conservation Center, the John E. Allen Laboratories etc, and to places of technical and social interest.

ACCOMMODATION
Arrangements are being made with the University of Rochester in order to provide accommodation for all students involved with the FIAF Summer School at the UR campus. A number of rooms may be available in private homes. Further details will be provided when enrollment has been finalized. Applicants should be aware, however, that due to the limited number of single rooms available, a number of students be must be willing to share a room.

MEALS
Breakfast and lunch will be provided at the Museum during working days. Please note, however, that students are responsible for all other meals (evenings and weekends).

On days when participants are at the Conservation Center, a mid-day meal in the form of a buffet or sandwiches will be provided by GEH.

When visiting other establishments, packed lunches will be available and use will be made of local restaurants and canteen facilities.

MAIL
If participants wish to receive mail whilst on the course, letters can be addressed to the George Eastman House, as follows:

George Eastman House
Motion Picture Department / FIAF Summer School
900 East Avenue
Rochester, New York 14607
United States

Telephone: 1-716-271.33.61, ext. 333
Fax: 1-716-271.39.70



 
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