How to Preserve Your Personal Digital Collections: Jerry Fabris, Museum Curator
WHEN: Thursday, October 2, at 7:00 PM
WHERE: West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave, West Orange
ADMISSION: Free
Have you ever lost a large group of your own digital photos, or other important digital files? Most people today need to save digital information—photographs, audio, video, email, documents. Yet, preserving digital files can be problematic, especially on a household budget. Drawing from guidelines developed by the National Digital Information Infrastructure & Preservation Program, this free one-hour presentation will provide basic tips to help make your personal digital collections last long-term, into the future.
As a Museum Curator at Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Jerry Fabris preserves the park’s extensive audio collections and serves on National Park Service’s Digital Information Services Council. He has a Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from Rutgers University.
The Year of Innovation looks at Thomas Edison’s final days, his role as a cultural icon and the preservation of the Edison legacy. Explore these ideas, attend a program, and see a special exhibit of original artifacts, documents and historic photos during the month of October at Thomas Edison National Historical Park (NHP).
Leaving a Legacy
WHEN: 2nd Saturday – October 11th at 10:00 AM (especially for children)
WHERE: Edison Laboratory Complex at 211 Main Street, West Orange
TICKETS: Free with Museum admission fee
Thomas Edison is best known for the phonograph, light bulb and motion pictures, but his legacy is much more. Join a ranger to explore the laboratory complex and discover the many things that make up Edison’s legacy. As part of the program you will make a hand print to leave behind as part of your legacy, just as Edison did.
Last Moments
WHEN: 3rd Thursday – October 16th at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
WHERE: Edison Laboratory Complex at 211 Main Street, West Orange
TICKETS: Free with Museum admission fee
Thomas Alva Edison died in October 1931 at his Glenmont Estate. He was 84 years old. To commemorate the anniversary of his death, we will offer evening tours of his home in Llewellyn Park. During the Last Moments tours visitors will hear about his final hours and the impact that his passing had on the world. Listen to passages from his last will and testament and view condolence telegrams from around the world. Edison’s death mask and a cast of his right hand will be on exhibit.
Tour tickets are limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling 973.736.0550, ext.89.
Special programs in October:
The Friends of Thomas Edison NHP present the First Annual Muckers’ “Ball”
WHEN: Saturday October 25, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
WHERE: Edison Laboratory Complex at 211 Main Street, West Orange
TICKETS: Free with Museum admission fee
Enjoy local food and drink with vintage music under a tent at the Edison laboratory complex. The event will offer casual fun and camaraderie at the very place Edison and his muckers worked…and ate! The main laboratory building will be open for special evening tours from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
For more information and to order tickets visit www.foedison.org or call 973.736.2916 by October 17th.
Demolition String Duo to Record on Wax Cylinder
WHEN: Thursday October 30th at 7:00 PM
WHERE: Edison Laboratory Complex at 211 Main Street, West Orange
TICKETS: Free with Museum admission fee
The Demolition String Duo featuring Elena Skye and Boo Reiners will record onto wax cylinders in the same way it was done in Edison's time over a century ago. The method of capturing sound is non-electric. Like the artists who recorded for Edison during the 1890s, the Demolition String Duo will play in front of a large horn that will serve as their microphone.
With a shared passion for country, rock ‘n roll, bluegrass and mountain music, Elena Skye and Boo Reiners lead New York City’s “Demolition String Band”. They are currently celebrating the release of their recording of the Woody Guthrie song “Go Coney Island, Roll on the Sand” on the audio book “My Name is New York, Ramblin’ Around Woody Guthrie’s Town”. This new audio book is a collection of Guthrie’s New York City-inspired stories and music, produced and narrated by daughter Nora Guthrie. The Demolition String Duo can be contacted via email at elenaskye11@gmail.com. Their website address is www.demolitionstringband.com.
Seating is limited and reservations are required. Reservations can be made by calling 973.736.0550, ext. 89.
