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Apartments program adminis-
trator, attended the seminar be-
cause she and coworkers plan to
create archives for JFA.
"We have 27 years of records
of histories from our seniors," she
says. "We want to make sure we
preserve them, to document the
continuity of the community for
future generations.
"I also think that, for an orga-
nization, it's important to be able
to look back to see where we've
been so we can better envision
our future."
The archives seminar was held
at the Max M. Fisher Building.
Participants learned basic steps
in creating archives: start with
enthusiastic volunteers; inven
tory materials; search for docii-
ments, photos and other items
throughout the community — in
agency buildings, at temples and
-synagogues and at different li-
braries. Temple Beth El and Con-
gregation Shaarey Zedek have
well-developed archives, Ms. Al-
terman said.
One of the basics: Don't store
records in basements or attics
where dampness and tempera-
ture changes can ruin them. Cli-
mate control is critical to the
well-being of archives. Seminar
participants received copies of
archiving guidelines published in
Michigan Jewish History. Free
copies are available from the Jew-
ish Federation.
Ms. Alterman also encourages

archivists to talk to people who
have experience. Ask them about
the safest, most cost-effective ma-
terials, like acid-free photo al-
bums and archival sleeves, she
says.
Beyond a few essentials, the
archival process should be per-
sonal, Ms. Alterman says: 'Basi-
cally, you can be creative and do •
what works for you.",

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thought,
it's beschert."

—Tillie Brandwine

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Most archivists know all too
well the meaning of "over-
whelmed." Files build up. Docu-
ments can get out of hand. In fact,
only about 2 percent of materials
are archival, and Ms. Alterman
suggests reducing one's holdings.
"That is what's called record
management," she says.
And when the project seems to
dead-end, search on. Like Tillie
Brandwine, you might come
across something incredibly per-
sonal. ❑

As an expression of the religious
freedom gained by Detroit's new
Americans from Soviet Russia,
there will be a public menorah-
lighting ceremony Nov. 27 at 4:30
p.m. at Lincoln Center in Oak
Park. The program is being
arranged by friends of Refugees
of Eastern Europe, a national or-
ganization devoted to assisting
Russian immigrant families in
rediscovering their Jewish her-
itage.
The program will begin with
Oak Park Mayor Gerald Naftly

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kindling a large six-foot menorah.
Participants will hear the mes-
sage of Chanukah both in Russ-
ian and English. There will be a
live band as well as dancing, and
the children of Chaim Hebrew
School and the Chabad Hebrew
School will entertain with
Chanukah songs. All children will
receive Chanukah gift packs;
latkes will be available for all.
The shopping center is located I
on Greenfield, north of Lincoln
Road. The public is invited at no
charge.

